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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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RT @NSWRFS: #RFS firefighters and waterbombing aircraft are working to contain a grass fire burning in the Enmore Road area in a southerly direction towards Dandaloo Road west of Trangie. Residents south west of Trangie should PREPARE NOW. Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:31pm • Oct 21, 2023

NSW | Fire and Rescue NSW leader presented coveted national award by Governor-General. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter has received major national recognition for her efforts in protecting communities from fire, keeping up her importan... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:27pm • Oct 20, 2023

MARRICKVILLE | #FRNSW Cooks River, large spill of oily substance, crews trying to locate source and render safe. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:16am • Oct 20, 2023
place Marrickville

INGLEBURN | # Cumberland Street, crews have extinguished a fire in a single level house, investigations are continuing. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:28am • Oct 20, 2023
place Ingleburn

FIGTREE | #FRNSW Cobblers Park, hazardous materials incident in progress, crews on scene investigating water quality of Cobblers Creek.@illawarramerc View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:47pm • Oct 19, 2023
place Figtree

GUNNEDAH | #FRNSW Breeza Street, hazardous material incident in progress involving mercury, crews on scene now rendering safe. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:06am • Oct 19, 2023
place Gunnedah

BLAXLAND | #FRNSW Winnicoopa Rd, house fire in progress, crews in breathing apparatus are attacking a fire in the bathroom.@bmgazette View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:03am • Oct 19, 2023
place Blaxland
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Firefighters battle building inferno on the NSW/QLD border | Tweed Heads South

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are mopping up after a large fire which engulfed a building last night at Tweed Heads South, on the New South Wales and Queensland border. FRNSW and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) deployed more... Learn more about the Firefighters battle building inferno on the NSW/QLD border at Tweed Heads South.

access_time 12:07pm • Oct 18, 2023
place Tweed Heads South
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TWEED HEADS SOUTH | Firefighters battle building inferno on the NSW/QLD border - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are mopping up after a large fire which engulfed a large building last night at Tweed Heads South, on the New South Wales a... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:02pm • Oct 18, 2023
place Tweed Heads South

WOY WOY | #FRNSW Woy Woy Rd, single vehicle accident, crews on scene working to release the driver.@LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:57am • Oct 18, 2023
place Woy Woy

SANS SOUCI | #FRNSW Park Street, house in progress, all occupants accounted for. fire contained to room of origin.@theleadernews @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:08am • Oct 18, 2023
place Sans Souci

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: McGuires Crossing Rd Fire, Belmore River (Kempsey LGA)The fire is burning in a northerly direction &may impact Hat Heat Rd. Residents near Hat Head if your plan is to leave, leave now in a northerly direction towards South West Rocks. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:37pm • Oct 17, 2023

RT @NSWRFS: Advice: Bayshore Dr Fire, Byron Bay (Byron LGA)The fire is continuing to burn in a northerly direction, towards Brunswick Heads. Residents in the vicinity of Brunswick Heads should monitor conditions and stay up-to-date with the latest information. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:33pm • Oct 17, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW frees motorcyclist critically injured in multi-vehicle crash | Rydalmere

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have successfully carried out an intricate operation to free a motorcyclist, whose leg was crushed by a tow truck in a crash at Rydalmere, in Sydney's west, this afternoon. The two vehicles and a car... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW frees motorcyclist critically injured in multi-vehicle crash at Rydalmere.

access_time 03:32pm • Oct 17, 2023
place Rydalmere
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RYDALMERE | Fire and Rescue NSW frees motorcyclist critically injured in multi-vehicle crash. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have successfully carried out an intricate operation to free a motorcyclist, whose leg was crushed by a tow truck in... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:27pm • Oct 17, 2023
place Rydalmere

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Springwood Park Rd Fire, CopeA fire is burning in the Springwood Park Rd and Cope Rd area. If you are in the area of Springwood Park Rd and Cope Rd, Cope, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:53pm • Oct 17, 2023

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Springwood Park Rd Fire, Cope (Mid-Western LGA)The fire continues to burn in the vicinity of Springwood Rd and Cope Rd. With fire activity increasing, residents in the vicinity of Springwood Park Rd and Cope Rd should prepare now. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:44pm • Oct 17, 2023

RYDALMERE | #FRNSW Victoria Rd, Firefighters have freed a trapped motorcycle rider from underneath a truck after the two vehicle collision. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:32pm • Oct 17, 2023
place Rydalmere

RYDALMERE | #FRNSW Victoria Rd, three car accident with persons trapped, rescue crews on scene now performing extraction.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:23pm • Oct 17, 2023
place Rydalmere

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Springwood Park Rd Fire, CopeThe fire continues to burn in the vicinity of Springwood Rd and Cope Rd. Fire activity across the fireground is increasing, residents in the vicinity of Cope Rd should prepare now and monitor conditions. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:15pm • Oct 17, 2023

WEST RYDE | #FRNSW Station Street, entry was gained to a smoke filled unit, one elderly male treated for smoke inhalation by NSW Ambulance service.@NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:08am • Oct 17, 2023
place West Ryde

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Willi Willi Rd Fire, Moparrabah (Kemspey LGA)The fire continues to move in an easterly direction, spotting across the Macleay River. Residents near Toorooka, Willawarrin, Temagog & Mungay Flat should shelter now, its too late to leave. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:53pm • Oct 16, 2023

RT @NSWRFS: An evacuation centre for residents who have been affected by the Willi Willi Rd Fire has been established at: The Kempsey Showground - 19 Sea Street, West KempseyFor more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app and #RFS website: View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:12pm • Oct 16, 2023

RT @NSWRFS: An evacuation centre for residents who have been affected by the Horseshoe Creek Rd Fire has been established at: Kyogle Memorial Institute - Stratheden St, KyogleFor more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app and #RFS website: View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:12pm • Oct 16, 2023

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Booral Rd, Girvan (Mid Coast LGA)A bush fire is burning near Booral Rd, Girvan, 25 km N of Nelson Bay. The fire is currently burning in a SW direction, but with an expected wind change, residents near Girvan should prepare now. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:43pm • Oct 16, 2023

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Horseshoe Creek Rd Fire, Upper Horseshoe Creek (Kyogle LGA)If you are in Barkers Vale, in the vicinity of Twin Pines Rd and Williams Rd leave now if not prepared. Leave towards Kyogle travelling south along Williams Rd. For more info: View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:15pm • Oct 16, 2023

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Horseshoe Creek Rd Fire, Upper Horseshoe CreekThe fire is burning near Horseshoe Creek Rd and Sargents Rd. Residents in the vicinity of Horseshoe Creek Rd, Sargents Rd and Wainwrights Rd should seek shelter its too late to leave. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:03pm • Oct 16, 2023

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Willi Willi Rd Fire, Moparrabah (Kemspey LGA) Leave Now - Willawarrin If you are in Willawarrin and your plan is to leave or you are unprepared, leave now along Armidale Rd heading south towards Kempsey. For more information: View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:35pm • Oct 16, 2023

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Springwood Park Rd Fire, Cope (Mid-Western LGA)The fire is currently burning in an easterly direction. Properties west of Ulan Rd in the Cook's Gap and Ulan areas should shelter now.Visit the Hazards Near Me app and #RFS website: View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:55pm • Oct 16, 2023

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Willi Willi Rd Fire, Moparrabah (Kempsey LGA) Shelter Now - Toorumbee Rd If you are in the vicinity of Toorumbee Rd, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:55pm • Oct 16, 2023

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