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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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CHULLORA | @FRNSW Anzac Street, factory fire in progress, crews on scene getting to work, all occupants have been evacuated.@CB_Express View on Twitter [external link]
MOUNT DRUITT | @FRNSW The Avenue, house fire in progress, crews in defensive mode, property is derelict with no persons currently residing. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have converged on Merriwa, in the upper Hunter, this week to doorknock the entire town with winter fire safety advice. It is the first pro-active blitz of its kind in the Hunter Valley, with firefighters... Learn more about the Entire upper Hunter town doorknocked by firefighters offering winter fire safety advice at Merriwa.
MORRISET | @FRNSW Mayfair Close, fire in an industrial complex, offensive firefighting tactics in operation. View on Twitter [external link]
Morisset | #FRNSW working to contain a #factoryfire on Mayfair Cl. All persons accounted for, gas cylinders involved, safety zones established. @newcastleherald View on Twitter [external link]
NORTH KELLYVILLE | @FRNSW Mapleton Avenue, fire in a kitchen, extinguished one line of hose, keep looking while cooking. View on Twitter [external link]
@MORISSET | FRNSW working to contain a @factoryfire on Mayfair Cl. All persons accounted for, factory does have gas cylinders safety zones established. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance in att. @lakemac @newcastleherald @abcnews View on Twitter [external link]
INGLEBURN | @FRNSW Wilkinson Cresent, hazard reduction in progress to reduce potential bush fire threat, concluding at 4pm. View on Twitter [external link]
The bravery and dedication of 80 firefighters from Newcastle and Lake Macquarie will be formally recognised tonight at a special Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) awards ceremony. Firefighters, from a range of the 20 fire stations across the Metropolitan North 1... Learn more about the Dozens of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie firefighters honoured for Black Summer bushfire bravery at Wallsend.
COOMA | @FRNSW Baroona Avenue, fire behind the wall of a wood fired heater, extinguished one line of hose, salvage work is continuing. View on Twitter [external link]
LAKEMBA | @FRNSW Lakemba Street, large fire in the backyard of a property which affect two adjoining properties, extinguished three lengths of hose.@CB_Express View on Twitter [external link]
HAY | @FRNSW Church Street, fire in a single level dwelling causing major damage to the roof, extinguished three lengths of hose. View on Twitter [external link]
GRANVILLE | @FRNSW Clyde Street, fire in a bedroom extinguished one line of hose, one person treated for smoke inhalation. View on Twitter [external link]
CROYDEN | @FRNSW Edwin Street, fire in an industrial freezing causing significant stock loss, extinguished two lines of hoses.@InnerWestNews View on Twitter [external link]
MOREE | @FRNSW Tea Tree Place, vacant house has been destroyed by fire, investigations are continuing. View on Twitter [external link]
LISAROW | @FRNSW Sunny Bank Road, fire in an industrial sized shed containing equipment, extinguished with two lines of hose, salvage work is continuing.@CCexpressadvoc View on Twitter [external link]
LETHBRIDGE PARK | @FRNSW Mindanao Ave, fire in a bedroom, contained to room of origin, extinguished one line of hose. View on Twitter [external link]
St Marys | @FRNSW Christie Street, fire in a conveyer belt at an industrial site, extinguished two lengths of hose. View on Twitter [external link]
MERRYLANDS | @FRNSW Pitt Street, one person released from a vehicle with hydraulic tools, patient treated by ambulance at scene. View on Twitter [external link]
KOORANGANG | #FRNSW Update 1 | Fire extinguished in a conveyor belt system of a cement silo on Herron Road. 18 staff evacs. Site declared safe and handed back to occupants. Two fire trucks attended. @newcastleherald View on Twitter [external link]
GUILDFORD | @FRNSW Ruby Street, pallets alight in an industrial yard, extinguishment is under way, no property is threatened. View on Twitter [external link]
KOORAGANG | @FRNSW Heron Rd, fire in a silo conveyor belt, offensive firefighting in progress. View on Twitter [external link]
PARKES | @FRNSW Court Street, fire in a hotel restaurant area, extinguished two lines of hose. No impacted on the adjoining residences. View on Twitter [external link]
YANCO | @FRNSW Main Ave, stove top on fire, extinguished with one CO2 extinguisher, all occupants self evacuated safety. Keep looking while cooking. View on Twitter [external link]
FINLAY | @FRNSW Rice mill road, fire in a collector after a dust explosion, firefighting operations in progress. View on Twitter [external link]
Senior firefighters have expressed concern over a sharp rise in residential fires in New South Wales this winter, urging the public to end the complacency over household smoke alarms. There were 337 residential fires in the first month of winter this... Learn more about the Appeal to households to take extra precautions amid concerning winter fire statistics at NSW.
WENTWORTHVILLE | @FRNSW Stapleton Street, fire in a bedroom, 1 person assessed for smoke inhalation, ventilation of premises in progress. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued a Pomeranian precariously perched on the side of an apartment building at Wentworth Point, in Sydney's west. Firefighters were called around 9:45 last night to the complex on Burroway Road, where the dog,... Learn more about the 'Cash' the dog banks on firefighters' high-rise heroism at Wentworth Point.
SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH | @FRNSW Reserve Creek Rd, unoccupied property completely destroyed by fire, extinguished 2 lengths of house, investigations are continuing. View on Twitter [external link]
SOUTH TAMWORTH | @FRNSW Robert Street, vacant property totally destroyed by fire, scene handed over to police.@TamworthCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
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