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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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WARWICK FARM | #FRNSW firefighters have extinguished a fire and rescued 10 cats from a unit on Hinkler Avenue. @Lpool_Council View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:58am • May 21, 2024
place Warwick Farm
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**VISION ALERT** Small truck crashes into house | Bexley

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have released the driver of a small truck that crashed into a house in Bexley this morning. The accident occurred around 6.30am on the corner of Forest Road and Mimosa Street. The man is believed to... Learn more about the **VISION ALERT** Small truck crashes into house at Bexley.

access_time 10:25am • May 21, 2024
place Bexley
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Small truck crashes into house | Bexley

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is working to release the driver of a small truck which has crashed into a house in Bexley, in Sydney's south, this morning. Six appliances and more than 20 firefighters are on scene at the... Learn more about the Small truck crashes into house at Bexley.

access_time 08:55am • May 21, 2024
place Bexley
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BEXLEY | #FRNSW crews remain on scene after a truck has crashed into a shop front on Forest Road causing significant structural damage. @BaysideNSW View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:44am • May 21, 2024
place Bexley

KINGSWOOD | #FRNSW firefighters are working to extinguish a garage fire on Tent Street. @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:23pm • May 17, 2024
place Kingswood

REDFERN | #FRNSW crews are responding to reports of a house fire on Cleveland Street. @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:38pm • May 17, 2024
place Redfern

BOSSLEY PARK | #FRNSW firefighters are on scene after a car has left the road and crashed into the front of a house on Benghazi Street. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:21pm • May 16, 2024
place Bossley Park

BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW firefighters have set up an exclusion zone after a truck has brought down powerlines on Canterbury Road. @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:57am • May 14, 2024
place Bankstown
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Solar panel fire at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre | Homebush

More than 2,500 people have been safely evacuated from Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre in Homebush following a solar panel fire this afternoon. Six appliances and 24 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters responded to the incident in Shane Gould Avenue... Learn more about the Solar panel fire at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre at Homebush.

access_time 02:45pm • May 13, 2024
place Homebush
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WEST WOLLONGONG | #FRSWN crews are working to extinguish a unit fire on Crown Street. @Wollongong_City View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:17pm • May 13, 2024

SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK | #FRNSW crews are responding to reports of a building fire after multiple calls have been received by "000" with black smoke issuing from the roof of a building on Olympic Boulevard. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:31pm • May 13, 2024

STRATHFIELD | #FRNSW firefighters remain on scene after a car has crashed into a truck rupturing the trucks diesel tank on Cosgrove Road. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:51am • May 13, 2024
place Strathfield
Working smoke alarm saves woman's life during fierce house fire | Hamilton

A working smoke alarm has saved a woman's life during a fierce house fire this morning at Hamilton in Newcastle. Fifteen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) units from across Newcastle, including an aerial platform and Rescue and HAZMAT trucks, responded to... Learn more about the Working smoke alarm saves woman's life during fierce house fire at Hamilton.

access_time 01:35pm • May 10, 2024
place Hamilton
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MARSFIELD | #FRNSW firefighters are working to extinguish a unit fire on Busaco Road.All occupants have been evacuated. @CityofRyde View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:18pm • May 10, 2024
place Marsfield

BLAIR ATHOL | #FRNSW crews remain on scene after a car has crashed into a house on Mary Brown Place causing significant structural damage. @campbelltownnsw View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:51pm • May 10, 2024
place Blair Athol
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Dry cleaners destroyed in overnight blaze | Brookvale

Investigations are underway to the cause of a fire which has destroyed a dry cleaning business on Sydney's Northern Beaches. More than 60 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and 16 appliances, as well as a Mobile Command Centre and specialist... Learn more about the Dry cleaners destroyed in overnight blaze at Brookvale.

access_time 10:25am • May 09, 2024
place Brookvale
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ST MARYS | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a large fire in a row of garages on Saddington Street. @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:29pm • May 08, 2024
place St Marys

LANE COVE | #FRNSW firefighters remain on scene providing fire protection after a gas main on Wood Street ruptured. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:35am • May 08, 2024
place Lane Cove

WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW firefighters are on scene at a building fire on Victoria Street. 60 people have self evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:01pm • May 07, 2024
place Wetherill Park

REDFERN | #FRNSW are responding multiple trucks to a unit fire on Elizabeth Street. @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:41pm • May 07, 2024
place Redfern

MERRYLANDS | #FRNSW crews have commenced firefighting operations after reports of a granny flat alight on Meakin Street. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:24pm • May 07, 2024
place Merrylands

EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW crews are working to free a trapped occupant after their car has crashed and flipped onto it's roof on The Great Western Highway. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:55am • May 06, 2024
place Eastern Creek
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Firefighters help rescue family trapped in home smashed by falling tree | Avalon Beach

Firefighters have helped rescue a family of four, trapped in a house crushed by a large tree during last night's rain storm at Avalon Beach, on Sydney's northern beaches. A 35-year-old man was putting an 11-month-old toddler to bed just after... Learn more about the Firefighters help rescue family trapped in home smashed by falling tree at Avalon Beach.

access_time 09:40am • May 06, 2024
place Avalon Beach
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COLYTON | #FRNSW crews are responding to reports of a fire with large volumes of smoke issuing on Roper Road. @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:37pm • May 02, 2024
place Colyton

TOLLAND | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a house engulfed by fire on Lalor Place. @WaggaCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:47pm • May 02, 2024
place Tolland

CAMBRIDGE PARK | #FRNSW firefighters are removing the side of a car to free trapped occupants after a single car crash on Cambridge Street. @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:30pm • Apr 30, 2024
place Cambridge Park

PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW crews are in attendance across multiple locations after a truck has crashed into numerous cars causing significant damage. @parracity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:54am • Apr 30, 2024
place Parramatta

PRESTONS | #FRNSW firefighters have set up fire protection and atmospheric monitoring after a large gas main was ruptured during construction on Jedda Road. @Lpool_Council View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:00am • Apr 29, 2024
place Prestons

VILLAWOOD | #FRNSW firefighters are removing the side of a car using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a three car crash on River Avenue. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:39pm • Apr 24, 2024
place Villawood
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Townhouse destroyed by fire | Doonside

A ferocious fire has destroyed a townhouse in Doonside in western Sydney. More than 30 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and eight appliances, including an aerial pumper, were called to a row of townhouses in Belus Way after the blaze... Learn more about the Townhouse destroyed by fire at Doonside.

access_time 12:37pm • Apr 24, 2024
place Doonside
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