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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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UNANDERRA | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a gas leak on Nolan St. 250 people have been evacuated, FRNSW crews will continue to use specialist equipment to monitor the area. @Wollongong_City View on Twitter [external link]
A person has been found dead and three others have been hospitalised after an intense unit fire this morning at Croydon in Sydney. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls about an explosion and fire in a... Learn more about the Person deceased after unit fire at Croydon.
ORANGE | #FRNSW and @RFS battling a fire in waste management centre on Ophir Rd. FFs using an excavator to break up the rubbish so the deep seated fire can be accessed and extinguished..@NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @Orange_Council View on Twitter [external link]
BARNGAROO | #FRNSW in attendance on Barton St to a temporary building that has been damaged by the weather. Evacuations taking place with numerous minor injuries. We have four fire trucks in attendace, assessing and stabilising the scene...@nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch&Act: McDonnell Street Fire, Condobolin. A grassfire is burning between Brady St & Cunningham St to the east of McDonnell Street. Firefighters are on scene working to protect homes in the area.Aircraft are being sent to assist. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: ADVICE: Stockinbingal Rd Fire, Cootamundra. The threat to homes has eased. Firefighters and aircraft are currently holding the fire along Berthong Rd. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch&Act: Stockinbingal Rd Fire, Cootamundra. Firefighters working on grassfire burning on the eastern side of Stockingingal Rd. The fire is burning towards West Jindalee Rd. Residents in the area are advised to prepare now & know what they will do if the fire threatens #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A hot and windy day on the way for most of NSW with Total Fire Bans now in place for the Eastern Riverina, Southern Slopes and Southern Ranges. Efforts today will be on the Rosedale Fire at Currabubula (south west of Tamworth) and the Conimbla Rd Fire near Cowra. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has responded to a fire involving an e-bike today at Chatswood, on Sydney's lower north shore. The bike caught alight at a Council depot in Gibbes Street just before 11am. The fire, in the bike's lithium-ion battery... Learn more about the e-bike Fire caused by compromised Lithium-Ion Battery at Chatswood .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, responding to the earthquake disasters in Türkiye, have begun leading all 140 international Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) crews. In an Australian-first for a major overseas emergency response, four highly experienced FRNSW firefighters have taken... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW team takes on international leadership role in Türkiye earthquake response at Antakya, Türkiye.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued a puppy which plunged into a drainage pit today at Holsworthy in Sydney's south-west. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, named 'Bingo,' was strolling along Gemas Street around 10:30am, when he fell down a pipe... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW ensures puppy rescue mission is a 'howling success' at Holsworthy .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialist fire investigators have blamed a faulty lithium-ion battery for a fire that destroyed a villa at Epping in Sydney earlier this week. After sifting though the debris of the Kent Street address and talking... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW investigators determine a faulty lithium ion battery caused a villa fire at Epping at Epping .
A man and baby have narrowly escaped a house fire early this morning at Greenacre, in Sydney's south-west. Just before 5am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a fire in a bedroom on the second level of a two-storey home... Learn more about the Father and Baby escape early morning bedroom fire at Greenacre .
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH&ACT: Conimbla Rd, Cowra (Cowra LGA)Fire approx 40ha, spreading west, under easterly winds, in the vicinity of Conimbla Rd, Cowra. Waterbombing aircraft are supporting #NSWRFS firefighters. If in area, monitor conditions & stay up to date at View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have recovered the bodies of at least 14 victims as they sort through the rubble of the devastating Türkiye earthquake zone. The 52 FRNSW Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) technicians are part of the Department of... Learn more about the NSW Firefighters recover the bodies of earthquake victims in Türkiye at Antakya, Turkiye.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has unveiled a ‘fabulous’ new look for one of its fire trucks, adopting rainbow livery to show its support for LGBTQIA+ people as Sydney hosts two of the world’s biggest pride events this month. The 45th... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW unveils fire truck with Pride livery to celebrate Mardi Gras & WorldPride 2023 at Sydney.
Muswellbrook | #FRNSW firefighters have extinguished a fire in a sign located on the roof the two story RSL building. 20 evacuations, as a precautions,, no injuries @rfs @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Lethbridge Park | #FRNSW firefighters have contained a fire to a single unit on the second level of a three unit block on Waitaki Street. Intitally there were reports of a person missing, FF have conducted a search on all levels no persons have been found. There are evacuations View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a fire which threatened to destroy a row of villas in Sydney's north-west this afternoon. Just before 2:30pm, emergency services were called to Kent Street, Epping, where a large amount of smoke was billowing... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters prevent blaze from spreading to neighbouring units at Epping.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews on the state's Mid North Coast have extinguished a factory fire, which has left a man with serious burns. Sixteen FRNSW firefighters and four fire trucks were called to the leather goods and timberworks business... Learn more about the Man suffers serious burns in factory fire on Mid North Coast at Port Macquarie .
EPPING | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a house fire on Kent St. @nswpolice @parracity View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today has averted a slippery situation, safely removing a snake from a home in Bundeena in Sydney's south. Firefighters were called to the property in Thompson Street just before 10am, finding a two-metre diamond python had... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW removes snake from home in Sydney's south at Bundeena .
GOSFORD | #FRNSW FFs are on scene and working with other agencies to contain a hazardous materials spill on Dane Dr. @NSWRFS @NSW_EPA View on Twitter [external link]
PORT MACQUARIE | #FRNSW are responding to reports of a factory fire on Jindalee Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
BEVERLY HILLS | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a two vehicle crash on King Georges Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
BELL | #FRNSW are assisting in a multi agency effort to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Bells Line of Road. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @NSWRFS are all on scene. Road closures in place. @LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters, responding to the earthquake disasters in Türkiye, have made their first assessment of the widespread devastation. The 52 firefighters are part of the Australian Government’s Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), which includes 68 Urban Search and... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters get first-hand look at Türkiye earthquake devastation at Antakya.
NORTH KELLYVILLE | #FRNSW Crews are assisting @NSWRFS at a house fire on Foxall Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene. @TheHillsCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
FAIRFIELD EAST | #FRNSW FFs have quickly extinguished a fire that started in a kitchen at a property on Tangerine St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
TWEED HEADS | #FRNSW are responding to a multi vehicle crash north bound on the Pacific Hwy. Traffic delays to be expected. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficNSW @TweedCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
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