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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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BEECROFT | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a truck crash in the NorthConnex Tunnel. Traffic delays to be expected. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficSyd @HornsbyCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
CHARLESTOWN | #FRNSW FFs are working with @nswpolice rescue and @NSWAmbulance to free the trapped occupant after a single vehicle crash on Smith St. @lakemac View on Twitter [external link]
Media note: Still images now available. Fire crews have extinguished a semi-trailer that exploded in flames overnight, blocking the Pacific Highway on the state's far north coast. The B-double caught fire in the south-bound lanes of the highway outside Pimlico, south of... Learn more about the Firefighters extinguish exploding semi-trailer at Pimlico.
SYDNEY | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at an electrical fire on Wheat Rd. View on Twitter [external link]
DUNEDOO | #FRNSW are on scene at a truck rollover on the Castlereagh Hwy in the states mid west. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @nswrfs @WarrumbungleSC View on Twitter [external link]
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has extinguished a car on fire outside a shopping centre at Tuggerah, on the state's Central Coast. The station wagon's engine caught fire as it travelled along the main access road outside the shopping... Learn more about the Firefighters douse shopping centre car fire at Tuggerah.
ARNCLIFFE | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a car fire on Forest Rd. Traffic stopped in all directions. @nswpolice @BaysideNSW @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
RUTHERFORD | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a large shipping container fire on Kyle St. @nswpolice @NSWRFS in attendance. @MaitlandCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
HOLROYD | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a crash eastbound on the M4 involving 6 cars. Traffic delays to be expected. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @parracity @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
A confused cow has sparked two Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) emergencies in 24 hours in western Sydney. The cow was first spotted on the loose in a shopping centre at Caddens last night, prompting an emergency response from a crew... Learn more about the Firefighters race to the rescue of a befuddled bovine - Twice! at Werrington.
BRANXTON | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after a van has crashed into a house on Pyrus Av. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @NSWRFS are in attendance. @Singleton_NSW View on Twitter [external link]
WERRINGTON | #FRNSW FFs have rescued a cow from a dam at Western Sydney Uni. @nswpolice @westernsydneyu @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a truck rollover on Cowpasture Rd. FFs are working on the containment of a large amount of diesel spilt onto the road. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice on scene. @fairfieldtoday View on Twitter [external link]
TABLE TOP | #FRNSW FFs have contained a large diesel after a single truck crash on the Hume Hwy. @AlburyCity @livetrafficnsw View on Twitter [external link]
MERRYLANDS | #FRNSW FFs have a attended a car fire in the carpark of Stockland Mall. View on Twitter [external link]
TOWRADGI | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a two car crash on Pioneer Rd. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @Wollongong_City View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW has found that faulty Christmas tree lights sparked a New Year's Eve house fire at Leonay in Sydney's west.No-one was inside the home when the fire broke out on the second level around 11.30pm on SaturdayThe house was badly damaged by the intense heat View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW crews are mopping up after a fire that's badly damaged a home at NararaThe fire broke out, engulfing the top floor of the two-storey house in Shona Close, just after 9.45amNine fire trucks battled the blaze. No-one was injured View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators have determined that faulty Christmas tree lights sparked an intense New Year's Eve house fire at Leonay in Sydney's west. No-one was inside the home when the fire broke out on the second level of... Learn more about the Faulty Christmas tree lights spark intense house fire at Leonay.
WESTON | #FRNSW Crews have responded to a fire burning near Chinamans Hollow in the Hunter Region. @CessnockCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
CHARLESTOWN | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a house fire on Conifer Cl. All occupants evacuated. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @lakemac View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are mopping up after a fire that's badly damaged a home at Narara, on the state's Central Coast. The fire broke out, engulfing the top floor of the two-storey house in Shona Close, just after... Learn more about the Firefighters extinguish house fire at Narara.
NARARA | UPDATE 1 #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a fire that engulfed the top level of a two storey home. All occupants evacuated. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice are on scene. @CCoastCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
NARARA | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a house fire on Shona Cl after multiple calls were received by 000. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @CCoastCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
Fire crews are battling a large grass fire at Boolaroo in the state's Lake Macquarie area. The blaze broke out around 12.45pm near Milburn Circuit. The flames are being fanned by strong easterly winds. No properties are under threat at present as the... Learn more about the Large grass fire in inaccessible bushland at Boolaroo.
2 people who survived a plane crash in far S-W NSW have been treated for minor injuries by FRNSW & paramedicsThe Jabiru ultralight lost power & clipped trees during a crash landing near Wentworth, just before noonFire crews walked through floodwaters to reach the pair View on Twitter [external link]
NIRIMBA FIELDS | FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a house fully involved in fire on Quakers Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance are on scene. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]
RAZORBACK | #FRNSW FFs are using hydraulic tools to free a trapped occupant after a car and truck collided on Menangle Rd. Traffic stopped in all directions. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @FRNSW_MS3 @wdillycouncil View on Twitter [external link]
BALCOLYN | #FRNSW are on scene at a boat fire on Queen St in the Lake Macquarie Region. @lakemac View on Twitter [external link]
Two people, who survived a light plane crash this morning near Wentworth, in the state's far south-west, are now being treated in hospital for minor injuries. The 'Jabiru' ultralight lost power just before midday today forcing the pilot to attempt a... Learn more about the Light plane crash update at Wentworth.
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].
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