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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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WEST WOLLONGONG | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a house fire on Yellagong St. All occupants have been evacuated and accounted for. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. @Wollongong_City View on Twitter [external link]
INGLEBURN | Garage totally involved in fire on Macquarie Rd #FRNSW on scene with five and 16 @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance no injuries reported. FFs are protecting the home from the fire. @The_Chronicle View on Twitter [external link]
HOLSWORTHY | #FRNSW Rescue Trucks responding to a vehichle crash with a reported person trapped on Pleasure Point Rd near Heathcoate Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @Lpool_Council View on Twitter [external link]
MOUNT WHITE | #FRNSW FFs are working with hydraulic rescue tools to free the trapped occupant of a vehicle after a crash on Morgans Rd. @nswpolice @NSWRFS @NSWAmbulance are all in attendance. @CCoastCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
MOUNT WHITE | #FRNSW Rescue trucks on scene at a single vehicle crashed with a person trapped on Morgans Rd near the M1 ramps. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @CCoastCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Paul Baxter is today visiting the state's flood-impacted Central West, offering his support to emergency teams. The tour began with Commissioner Baxter calling into the incident 'base camp' in Parkes, where he met with FRNSW... Learn more about the FRNSW Commissioner visits flood-impacted communities at Central West.
BOMBALA | #FRNSW are providing assistance after strong winds have loosened roof sheeting at a property on Maybe St. @SnowyMonaro View on Twitter [external link]
CHISHOLM | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a bush fire on Haussmann Dr. @NSWRFS are assisting. @MaitlandCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
YAGOONA | #FRNSW FFs have rendered safe a spill of engine fluids after a two car crash on Auburn Rd. View on Twitter [external link]
WORRIGEE | #FRNSW crews are on scene at a single level house fire on Sophia Rd. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are attending. @ShoalhavenCC View on Twitter [external link]
BERKELEY VALE | #FRNSW Specialist Hazardous Materials FFs are on scene after a large amount of asbestos material was located on Apprentice Dr. @CCoastCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
GLEBE | #smokealarm has alerted #FRNSW to a fire in a unit on Arundel St. FF gained entry and located an unconscious male in the smoke filled unit. The fire on the stove was extinguished. #smokekills in a fire. @NSWAmbulance transported the male to hospital. View on Twitter [external link]
QUEANBEYAN | #FRNSW Crews are working to free the driver of a car after it crashed into a house on Crawford St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
EMU HEIGHTS | #FRNSW Technical rescue crews are on scene after a building has partially collapsed on Russell St. All occupants have been evacuated and exclusion zone in place. @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]
WEST KEMPSY | #FRNSW are working to extinguish a grass fire which is being driven by strong winds and is approx one hectare in size. View on Twitter [external link]
More than 50 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a fire which engulfed two neighbouring homes today in Sydney's west. The blaze broke out at the rear of one of the properties on Temma Place and St Marys Street,... Learn more about the FRNSW crews extinguish major fire engulfing two houses in Sydney's west at West Hoxton.
TAREE | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house fire on Gunbar Rd. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is warning shoppers about the dangers relating to Lithium-ion battery-powered gifts this Christmas. FRNSW has observed a significant rise in fires related to Lithium-ion batteries this year, most often in small, portable devices like e-bikes and... Learn more about the Lithium-ion battery warning issued ahead of Christmas shopping season at Orchard Hills.
WEST HOXTON | #FRNSW six fire trucks and more than 20 FFs are currently responding to a house fire on Temma Place after multiple calls were received by 000. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @NSWRFS are all attending. @Lpool_Council View on Twitter [external link]
ST LEONARDS | #FRNSW FFs are utilising a specialist aerial fire fighting truck to access re secure a large glass window that has come loose in strong winds and hanging 10m above a pedestrian walkway on Chandos St. View on Twitter [external link]
NORTH BALGOWLAH | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a tree has fallen across Burnt Bridge Deviation blocking two north bound lanes. Traffic delays to be expected. @LiveTrafficSyd @beachescouncil View on Twitter [external link]
KELLYVILLE RIDGE | #FRNSW crews have responded to a house fire on Abermain Ave. The fire was contained to one bedroom. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have battled an intense fire that spread to an adjoining home last night at Lethbridge Park, in Sydney's west. A suspected electrical fault started the blaze and caused a series of explosions at the rear of... Learn more about the Firefighters save homes from intense garage fire at Lethbridge Park.
Emergency services, dealing with the flood devastation in the Central West town of Eugowra, are urging residents to report any urgent asbestos issues to Triple Zero (000).#frnsw #eugowra #nswfloods View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is delivering an early Christmas gift to the Kingdom of Bhutan by donating 2,000 firefighter uniforms. In 2019, a pilot project was created to donate decommissioned ‘structural’ firefighting uniforms to the Fire Services Division of the... Learn more about the 2,000 Fire and Rescue NSW uniforms bound for Bhutan at NSW.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has established a portable communications cell in the flood-ravaged town of Eugowra to provide telephone and internet access for devastated residents. When the flash flood struck the Central West township earlier this week, it also destroyed... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW establishes crucial telecommunications for people of Eugowra at Eugowra.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) continues to assist residents and businesses in the state's flood-hit Central West, with some now able to begin cleaning up as others are forced to wait for water levels to drop. FRNSW Strike Team 'Oscar' and... Learn more about the FRNSW specialists support clean-up efforts in flood-hit communities t at Central West & Riverina.
BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW multiple crews are responding to a building fire on Stewart Lane. View on Twitter [external link]
DURAL | #FRNSW FFs are using special hydraulic rescue tools to free one occupant after a single car crash where the car rolled onto its s roof on Garemyn Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance are both on scene. @TheHillsCouncil @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
BULLI | #FRNSW are on scene after a truck has turned on its side midway down Bulli Pass. @nswpolice are in attendance. Traffic delays can be expected. 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.