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We responded to 125,583 incidents in 2021-22. The incidents displayed below are note-worthy incidents that have been published as media releases or tweets. Details about incidents may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
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BROADMEADOW | #FRNSW Broadmeadow Rd, fire in a computer room in a major building, extinguished by crews in breathing apparatus. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban is now in place for the Greater Sydney Region and Far South Coast area. High fire danger ratings are forecast for several other areas today. Be ready to act. Report unattended fires to Triple (000). For more information visit: View on Twitter [external link]
MOREE | #FRNSW Chester Street, house fire in progress, premises is totally involved in flames, all occupants accounted for.@MoreeChampion View on Twitter [external link]
A garage has exploded into flames at East Hills, in Sydney's south-west, with multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews bringing the situation under control. More than 30 firefighters and eight fire trucks were deployed around 3:15pm today to Maclaurin Avenue... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW investigates cause of garage explosion at Hills .
EAST HILLS | Fire and Rescue NSW investigates cause of garage explosion - VIDEO. A garage has exploded into flames at East Hills, in Sydney's south-west, with multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews bringing the situation under control.More... View on Twitter [external link]
EAST HILLS | #FRNSW Maclaurin Ave, fire in a domestic garage in a villa complex, crews are currently attacking the fire with two lines of hose in breathing apparatus. View on Twitter [external link]
RHODES | #FRNSW Gauthorpe Street, construction crane on fire on the 39th level of a building site, crews are on scene now. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire crews have successfully completed a hazard reduction operation to protect vital infrastructure and homes at Forster, on the state's mid-north coast. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Forster, Taree, Gloucester and Coffs Harbour, supported by several Rural Fire Service... Learn more about the Hazard reduction burn protects vital infrastructure and homes at Forster.
FORSTER | Hazard reduction burn protects vital infrastructure and homes - VIDEO. Fire crews have successfully completed a hazard reduction operation to protect vital infrastructure and homes at Forster, on the state's mid-north coast.Fire and... View on Twitter [external link]
HOMEBUSH | @FRNSW Bridge Street, fire in a garbage room at a unit block, ventilation of premises is continuing. View on Twitter [external link]
CASSILIS | @FRNSW Golden Hwy, three vehicle accident, one person trapped, crews currently performing extraction. View on Twitter [external link]
CARLINGFORD | @FRNSW Pennant Hills Rd, single vehicle accident with a person trapped, crews on scene now. @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
COLEBEE | @FRNSW Brookwater Circuit, fire in a two level townhouse, extinguished with an offensive attack using one line of hose. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Firefighters, assisted by our Chinook helicopter, are working to control the Elcom Trail Fire, near Neath. Conditions and fire activity has eased, from what was captured in this image earlier this afternoon, with the fire now at the Advice alert level. #RFS : Top Notch Video View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Elcom Trail Fire, Neath (Cessnock LGA): #RFS crews working to control a bush fire north of Cessnock Rd, Neath. The fire is moving in a SE direction towards Hebburn Road. Those in area of Neath and SE Abermain near York Street and Forbes Street should prepare now. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Elcom Trail Fire, Neath (Cessnock LGA)#RFS crews working to control a fire burning north of Cessnock Road, at Neath, approx 4km north east of Cessnock. Those in the area of Neath should prepare now, monitor conditions and follow their bush fire survival plan. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: #GetReadyWeekend continues today! Meet our volunteer firefighters who can help you get your family, home and property ready for the fire season. More than 550 brigades are taking part across NSW - check which events are happening today at View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: With forecast warm and windy weather across many parts of NSW this week, there's no better time to make sure your property and family is prepared. With almost 600 events across the state, find your nearest RFS brigade event this #GetReadyWeekend View on Twitter [external link]
PRESTONS | #FRNSW #hazmat firefighters are on scene at a property on Hoxton Park Road where a number of adults and children have been exposed to a chemical and are feeling unwell. @NSWAmbulance are on scene and treating a number of casualties. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has determined a fire, which caused major damage to a volunteer organisation's ambulance station in Sydney's inner west overnight, was sparked by a Lithium-ion battery in a buggy. More than 30 firefighters and nine fire trucks... Learn more about the Lithium-ion battery in buggy causes major damage to volunteer organisation's ambulance station at Burwood.
BURWOOD | Lithium-ion battery in buggy causes major damage to volunteer organisation's ambulance station - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has determined a fire, which caused major damage to a volunteer organisation's ambulance station in Syd... View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators today are working with NSW Police to establish what sparked a fire in an abandoned home at Marrickville, in Sydney's inner west. More than 30 firefighters and 12 fire trucks responded to the blaze in... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW helps investigate cause of fire in abandoned house at Marrickville.
RT @NSWRFS: After years of wet weather, NSW is facing its worst grass fire threat in two decades. This weekend, come along to a #GetReadyWeekend event and speak with your local RFS brigade about your property's risk and how to be prepared this bush fire season. View on Twitter [external link]
SOMERSBY | @FRNSW Keighley Ave, machinery fire in progress, large excavator on fire threatening surrounding structures. View on Twitter [external link]
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has ruled out 'fowl play' after safely retrieving six wayward ducklings from a drain today at Lake Macquarie. A family of eight ducks was waddling along Melroy Drive at Mount Hutton around 2.15 this... Learn more about the Firefighters rescue wayward ducklings from Lake Macquarie drain at Mount Hutton.
FAIRFIELD WEST | @FRNSW ROYLSTON Rd, house fire in progress at a single level house, crews in offensive firefighting mode. View on Twitter [external link]
ST MARYS | @FRNSW Mamre Rd, truck accident which has brought down power line, crews on scene rendering safe @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
They carried stranded elderly residents in their dressing gowns through floodwaters at night, provided shelter and vital supplies for isolated townships, responded to life and death medical emergencies and even rescued a dog trapped five metres up a tree. Now, the... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW to honour Northern Rivers flood heroes during special awards ceremony at Ballina.
A firefighting couple has relied upon its on-the-job experience to deliver its own baby in the carpark of a Hunter Valley fast food restaurant. Pregnant Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Communication Centre Operator, Samantha Paul, was four days overdue when... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters deliver own baby in fast food restaurant carpark at Hunter Region.
BLACKTOWN | @FRNSW Maloney Street, fire in a bathroom fan, firefighters are conducting an internal attack, situation is in hand. View on Twitter [external link]
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
- For bushfire and grass fire warnings or more information on bushfire incidents, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website [external link].
- For the latest information on changes to traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW [external link].
- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
- Call Triple Zero (000) to report all fires and emergencies.