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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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A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew is at the scene of a hazardous materials incident, caused by a B-double trailer rollover at Trentham Cliffs, near Mildura, on the NSW-Victoria border. The rig was travelling on the Sturt Highway just before... Learn more about the B-double rollover causes Hazmat incident at Trentham Cliffs.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a Hazardous Materials incident on Dangar Island, on the state's Central Coast. Hazmat-trained crews from the Berkeley Vale Fire Station are working to isolate a leaking hydraulic oil bulk container... Learn more about the Fire crews respond to Hazardous Material incident at Dangar Island.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews across the state are continuing to assist flood emergency efforts as the dangerous weather system moves north of Sydney. FRNSW is working very closely with the State Emergency Service which is leading the flood response. As... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews ready to respond as heavy weather front moves north of Sydney at .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have helped rescue two people and six horses, trapped by floodwater in Sydney’s north-west. Emergency services were called to Pages Wharf Road in Sackville North at 2pm after a woman raised concerns for her parents... Learn more about the FRNSW helps rescue people and horses at Sackville North.
SACKVILLE | #FRNSW is currently at a rescue incident where residents have become stranded by flood waters with their livestock. @NSWSES and @FRNSW have IRB's and swift water teams to transport them across to higher ground. Never drive, ride or walk through flood water! #StaySafe View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW and SES crews have combined to rescue 14 greyhounds and two adults from a flooded property at Londonderry in Sydney's north-west this morning. The residents of the Kenmare Road location contacted authorities around 5.45am, concerned about rising... Learn more about the Greyhounds rescued in floodwaters (further details) at Londonderry.
BONVILLE | #FRNSW crews working with @NSWRFS at granny flat fire. Building was well alight when crews arrived, and stayed defensive (external to building) to extinguish the blaze. @NSWAmbulance treated 1 patient for facial burns. #GetOutStayOut #StaySafe View on Twitter [external link]
Tens of thousands of years of bush fire knowledge will be shared when traditional Aboriginal cultural burns take place in north west NSW this Wednesday (6 July). Aboriginal Australians have constantly been adapting to the changing climate and other pressures on... Learn more about the Media Alert: Cultural burns on-show in Tamworth at Tamworth.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews remain in the field, assisting the State Emergency Service with flood incidents across affected areas of Sydney. FRNSW has played a major role in many of the 249 flood rescues since the weather emergency began... Learn more about the Firefighters assisting with Sydney flood rescues - Video at .
#Riverstone Fire Station | #FRNSW is still operational and protecting the community. Water is approaching but has not entered. FFs have sandbag the doors as a precaution. @NSWSES #NSWFloods View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished flames that destroyed a house in the state's Riverina region this morning. The abandoned property on Heath Crescent in Griffith was already well alight when FRNSW crews were called to the scene around... Learn more about the FRNSW crews battle house fire at Griffith.
MENAI | #FRNSW Alfords Point Road was flooded. Firefighters cleared drains on the north bound lanes, water subsided road re opened @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
CABRAMATTA | Sussex St #FRNSW firefighters rescuing 10 people including two elderly from a home surrounded by flood waters. View on Twitter [external link]
EPPING | #FRNSW @SES @nswpolice Epping Road four lanes closed tree over road east of Pembroke St. Firefighters and SES volunteers working to cut up tree and clear road @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
FAIRFIELD | #FRNSW in water rescue team and technical rescue truck @ Orchard Road working to rescue a disabled occupant from a granny flat surrounded by flood water View on Twitter [external link]
CANLEY VALE | #FRNSW @NSWSES @nswpolice @ Sackville Rd btw Queen and Avenel St approx 1m of water. In water rescue teams responding to assist a number of stranded people in the area. View on Twitter [external link]
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has saved a family of five, including a pregnant mother, from a car in floodwaters tonight at Revesby Heights in Sydney. The FRNSW crew, from Hurstville, was dispatched to the corner of The River... Learn more about the Firefighters save family of five including pregnant mum from floodwaters at Revesby Heights.
Flooding Responses | #FRNSW are currently responding to numerous incidents including in water rescues and assisiting with the flooding of an aged care facility @ Prestons. Contact FRNSW Media for more details.. View on Twitter [external link]
CANTERBURY | #FRNSW are currently on scene at a lift rescue with smoke currently issuing from the lift. Crews are working to extricate person from the lift, and find the source of the smoke #BeAware View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has assisted three workers overcome by carbon monoxide gas whilst pumping water out of a site at Pleasure Point in Sydney's south-west. The workers were using petrol-powered pumps to remove water that had infiltrated the basement... Learn more about the Three workers overcome by carbon monoxide gas at Pleasure Point.
Fire and Rescue (NSW) crews are among emergency services responding to a mini-bus rollover this morning near Berridale in the NSW snowfields. The bus reportedly lost control around a sweeping bend on Kosciuszko Road and rolled several times just after 10am. There... Learn more about the Mini-bus rollover at Berridale.
FAIRFIELD WEST | #FRNSW crews at work for a garage fire with extension into 2nd storey. Fires can still occur when its raining! #BeSafeNotSorry. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are both on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
ROUSE HILL | #FRNSW attended a structure fire this morning. Multiple 000 calls and large volumes of smoke from a scaffolding business, @FRNSW arrived to a large paint vat on fire. 6 people were evacd, while FFs used specialist foam to contain the blaze with support from @NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
TAHMOOR | Update: #FRNSW are working with @JemenaLtd who have repair crew responding. @nswpolice are door knocking residents and local shops and advising to close windows and avoid the area. FF crews are continually conducting gas monitoring to check for any changes. #BeAware View on Twitter [external link]
BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW crews on scene. Assisting with @NSWAmbulance on releasing driver & clearing debris. View on Twitter [external link]
TAHMOOR | Gas Leak #FRNSW are working to render safe @ York St. FFs wearing breathing apparatus providing fire protection whilst gas is being dispersed. Local evacuations in place. @NSWRFS assisting. All FRNSW trucks have a HAZMAT response capability. Gas company responding View on Twitter [external link]
RT @BOM_NSW: Over the next 4 days parts of #NSW could see consecutive days of heavy rainfall. River rises are possible and there is the potential for flooding. People should consider their travel plans for the school holidays and monitor forecasts and warnings. See: View on Twitter [external link]
COFFS HARBOUR | HOUSE FIRE : #FRNSW crews on scene at a House Fire on Maple Street. Fire started in Laundry. Firefighters using Gas Detectors for clean air monitoring. @nswpolice assisting on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
KELLYVILLE | #FRNSW crews attending a crash between a bus and car on Memorial Ave. Firefighters working to remove door and roof of vehicle. 2 people being treated by @ambulance. @nswpolice also on scene. Road blocked. Avoid area. View on Twitter [external link]
Cooler months see an increase in the number of fires in bedrooms and living rooms due to heaters, wheat bags, and electric blankets There are steps you can take to prevent fires. Find out what they are at #FRNSW 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.