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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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MAITLAND | #FRNSW Sempill St, gas line has been ruptured during an excavation, crews on scene providing fire protection. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire which has engulfed a factory at Jamisontown, in Sydney's west. More than 40 firefighters and 14 fire trucks were deployed to the Regentville Street complex, where... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW investigators examine cause of factory fire at Jamisontown.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to clear a major spill of combustible liquid today at Mascot, in Sydney's inner south. The operation began around 4:30am when two semi-trailers collided at the intersection of O'Riordan Street and Joyce Drive,... Learn more about the Major spill of combustible liquid impacts morning commute near Sydney Airport at Mascot.
REGENTVILLE | Fire and Rescue NSW investigators examine cause of factory fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire which has engulfed a factory at Jamisontown, in Sydney's west..More t... View on Twitter [external link]
MASCOT | Major spill of combustible liquid impacts morning commute near Sydney Airport - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to clear a major spill of combustible liquid today at Mascot, in Sydney's inner south.The operation b... View on Twitter [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficSyd: UPDATE: Traffic remains heavy around the Domestic Terminal at @SydneyAirport due to this truck crash and fluid spill on Joyce Dr. You can travel past it both ways under contra flow conditions, but continue to factor in plenty of extra travel time. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficSyd: UPDATE: A contra flow is now in place on Joyce Dr, allowing traffic to pass this truck crash & fluid spill in each direction. Continue to allow plenty of extra travel time if travelling to @SydneyAirport or consider catching a @T8SydneyTrains instead. Traffic's heavy in the area. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficSyd: MASCOT: Joyce Dr remains closed between Wentworth Ave & O'Riordan St due to a fluid spill following a 2-truck crash. Local diversions are in place but avoid the area if you can as traffic's already heavy. Anyone travelling to @SydneyAirport should allow plenty of extra time. View on Twitter [external link]
TALLAWONG | #FRNSW Conferta Ave, overnight fire in a building under construction, extinguished two lines of hose. Investigations are continuing at site. View on Twitter [external link]
MASCOT | #FRNSW Joyce Drive, hazmat incident in progress, crews on scene attempting to render safe.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
REGENTVILLE | #FRNSW working to extinguish a factory fire 14 fire trucks with more than 40 firefighters battling the blaze on Batt Street. View on Twitter [external link]
ST MARYS | #FRNSW Lee Holm Rd, industrial rescue in progress, person stuck between two trucks, NSW Ambulance service on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
GREENACRE | #FRNSW Wentworth Rd, fire in progress at a waste recycling facility, crews are working to contain the blaze. View on Twitter [external link]
GREENACRE | #FRNSW working to extinguish a fire in a large rubbish pile at a recycling plant on Wentworth Street. 8 fire trucks with 28 firefighters on scene. Fire is not threatening any buildings. @2GB873 @2SM1269 @dailytelegraph @LiveTrafficSyd @smh @abcnews View on Twitter [external link]
TOONGABBIE | #FRNSW Fitzwilliam Rd, single car accident, 3 people trapped, rescue crews on scene commencing extraction.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
BATEAU BAY | #FRNSW Elewa Ave, house fire overnight, all occupants evacuated safely with a working smoke alarm installed. investigations are continuing. View on Twitter [external link]
INGLESIDE | #FRNSW Mona Vale Rd, 3 vehicle accident involving 2 trucks and a car, rescue has commenced.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
PADDINGTON | #FRNSW Glenmore Rd, fire in progress in a unit on Glenmore Rd, crews commencing fire attack. View on Twitter [external link]
WOODCROFT | #FRNSW Richmond Rd, two vehicle accident, one person trapped extradition in progress, ambulance on scene.@LiveTrafficSyd @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
BANKSTOWN | MEDIA ALERT (TOMORROW): Fire and Rescue NSW works with multicultural communities to deliver key fire safety messaging. The Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib MP, and FRNSW Assistant Commissioner, Paul McGuiggan, will address... View on Twitter [external link]
TOMAGO | Firefighters stabilise thermal energy storage facility. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have stabilised a dangerous heat build-up at a thermal energy storage plant at Tomago, in the state's Hunter Valley.Crews were called to the fac... View on Twitter [external link]
ILLAWARRA | Fire and Rescue NSW trials use of technology to protect elderly and vulnerable from fire. Inspired by a firefighters own experience in caring for his mother with dementia, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is trialling the innovative use... View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are at the scene of an emergency at an electrical plant at Tomago, near Port Stephens, in the Hunter Valley. A dangerous heat build-up was declared at the Laverick Avenue site just after 5.15am. Three staff... Learn more about the Emergency crews respond to hazardous materials incident at electrical plant at Tomago.
TOMAGO | Emergency crews respond to hazardous materials incident at electrical plant. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are at the scene of an emergency at an electrical plant at Tomago, near Port Stephens, in the Hunter Valley.A danger... View on Twitter [external link]
TOMAGO | #FRNSW Laverick Ave, industrial machinery fire in progress, crews on scene commencing firefighting operations. View on Twitter [external link]
CORRIMAL | MEDIA ALERT (TOMORROW): Fire and Rescue NSW trials use of technology to protect elderly and vulnerable from fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will unveil an innovative trial of smartphone technology tomorrow to improve fire safety out... View on Twitter [external link]
NARRABEEN | #FRNSW Cutler Ave, fire in a kitchen, extinguished with installed fire protection, salvage and ventilation operations continuing. View on Twitter [external link]
PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Victoria Rd, lithium battery fire extinguished by crews in breathing apparatus. Investigations are continuing. View on Twitter [external link]
MAYFIELD | #FRNSW Hanbury Street, scaffolding has collapsed onto the road taking out powerlines, traffic is heavy in the area.@LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]
HALFWAY CREEK | #FRNSW Pacific Highway, 2 vehicle accident involving a semi trailer collision, rescue in progress. View on Twitter [external link]
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