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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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WILTON | #FRNSW are working with @NSWRFS to extinguish a truck fire north bound on the Hume Highway. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has responded to a caravan, which has exploded in flames, injuring three people at Barraba, in the state's New England region. Shortly before 10:30am today, emergency services were called to a house adjacent to a petrol... Learn more about the FRNSW extinguishes caravan fire, three people injured at Barraba.
BARRABA (Tamworth) | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a caravan fully involved in fire on Rodney St. All occupants have been evacuated. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
A 12-year-old girl has suffered a serious case of smoke inhalation during a Lithium-ion battery fire at Yamba, on the state's north coast. The child was woken around midnight by the crackling sound of her electric skateboard on fire as it... Learn more about the Family of five escapes electric skateboard fire at Yamba.
BOMADERRY | #FRNSW FFs are working to contain an oil spill stretching from Cambewarra RD to Bolong Rd. @nswpolice and @ShoalhavenCC are assisting View on Twitter [external link]
BRADBURY | #FRNSW are on scene after a two car crash on The Parkway. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are attending. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch&Act: #MamboFire Salamander Bay (Port Stephens LGA) Firefighters are working to contain a bush fire burning on the northern side of Salamander Way. The fire is burning in a easterly direction behind homes however they are currently not under direct threat. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
SALAMANDER BAY | Numerous #FRNSW assisting @RFS at a bush fire on Mariner Cresent. This fire is at WATCH and ACT alert level - monitor the status here @PSCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
ALLGOMERA (Nambucca) | #FRNSW FFs are working with @NSWRFS to extinguish a two level house fire on Elanora Pl. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACT: Mariner Crescent Fire (Port Stephens (LGA)#NSWRFS firefighters are working with @FRNSW & aircraft to control a bush fire burning towards Salamander Bay. People in Mariner Crescent & Salamander Way should monitor conditions & know what they'll do if fire threatens View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are working to rescue a paraglider who has fallen 20 metres down a cliff on Sydney's Northern Beaches. The man landed below the Long Reef Point Lookout in Collaroy, following the mishap around midday. He sustained... Learn more about the FRNSW specialists working to rescue paraglider after fall at Collaroy.
SALAMANDER BAY (Port Stephens) | #FRNSW are working with @NSWRFS to extinguish a large bushfire on Salamander Way. View on Twitter [external link]
COLLAROY | #FRNSW specialist trained vertical rescue FFs are currently on scene at Long Reef Point lookout working to rescue a paraglider who has fallen 20m down a cliff. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
FRESHWATER | #FRNSW are currently on scene after a gas main was ruptured on Wyndora Ave. FFs are providing fire protection until urgent repairs are completed and the area is safe. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging motorists to avoid the scene of a fatal truck and car crash on the Federal Highway at Bywong, north-east of Canberra, this morning. The head-on crash, involving a B-double and two cars happened, just... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW at the scene of fatal head-on crash at Bywong.
BEVERLEY HILLS | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a fire within the load of a garbage truck on Olds Park Lane. View on Twitter [external link]
BYWONG (Yass Valley) | Update 1 - #FRNSW hazmat and rescue on scene at three vehicle crash - two cars and one B double carrying no load, significant fuel spill. Federal Hwy close in both directions. @NSWRFS providing fire protection. @ACTFireRescue hazmat also in attendance View on Twitter [external link]
BYWONG (Yass Valley) | #FRNSW rescue and hazmat trucks responding to a multi vehicle crash on the Federal Hwy. @YassValleyTimes View on Twitter [external link]
DRUMMOYNE | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a unit fire on Wrights Rd. One occupant has suffered smoke inhalation. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
ST IVES | #FRNSW are on scene after a gas supply line was ruptured on Richmond Ave. FFs have set up an exclusion zone and fire protection. All persons have been evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]
PORT KEMBLA | #FRNSW crews have quickly extinguished a kitchen fire preventing any further damage to a unit on Northcliffe Dr. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene View on Twitter [external link]
FORESTVILLE | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a solar panel fire on Melwood Ave. View on Twitter [external link]
HARDEN | #FRNSW FFs are working to free a horse that has become stuck up to its shoulders in a sink hole. @NSWRFS are also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
BANGOR | #FRNSW has prevented a fire that took hold in a domestic garage on Derribong Cr from spreading to adjoining properties. All persons safetly evacuated. @nswpolic View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is celebrating a major milestone for Lakemba Fire Station, marking a century since the brigade was established and its first fire trucks rolled out. The Haldon Street building was constructed for 3,679 pounds – or approximately... Learn more about the Celebrating 100 years of Lakemba Fire Station keeping communities safe at Lakemba.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialists have used hydraulic rescue tools to free a driver from the wreckage of a two vehicle crash today at Abbotsbury, in Sydney's South West. Two trucks collided on The Horsley Drive just before 10am. NSW Police... Learn more about the Truck driver freed from crash wreckage at Abbotsbury.
MEERSCHAUM VALE (Ballina) | #FRNSW crews are on scene after a truck has rolled on Wardell Rd. @nswpolice rescue are assisting with gaining access to the trapped driver. @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
A working smoke alarm has allowed residents to escape a ferocious house fire at St Clair, in Sydney's west. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about a large volume of smoke and flames issuing from the... Learn more about the Working smoke alarm saves residents from ferocious house fire at St Clair.
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW at a two truck crash on The Horsley Drive. FFs working off ladders using hydraulic tools to push the dashboard off one of the drivers who is trapped by the legs. @NSWAmbulance stabilising the driver. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
ABBOTSBURY | #FRNSW FFs are using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped driver after a two car crash on The Horsley Drive. @NSWAmbulance and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. @fairfieldtoday View on Twitter [external link]
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