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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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SOUTH GUNDARIMBA | @FRNSW Bruxner Hwy, two vehicle accident involving a car a truck, rescue is in progress, paramedic on scene. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:33am • Sep 06, 2023

SEVEN HILLS | #FRNSW has extinguished a fire in what appears to be a small unoccupied home on Pioneer Street. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:49pm • Sep 05, 2023
place Seven Hills

SOMERSBY | @FRNSW M1 south bound, heavy vehicle accident, truck on its side blocking two lanes, traffic heavy in the area.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:21am • Sep 05, 2023
place Somersby

ERMINGTON | @FRNSW Victoria Rd, two vehicle accident, rescue procedures underway.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:25am • Sep 05, 2023
place Ermington

BERKSHIRE PARK | @FRNSW St Marys Rd, two vehicle accident involving a truck and a car, rescue has commenced.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:18am • Sep 05, 2023
place Berkshire Park

HINCHINBROOK | Update 1 #FRNSW firefighters have extinguished the fire in a home and garage on Hinchinbrook Drive. @nswpolice @nswpolice @2GB873 @dailytelegraph @smh @WSFM1017 @TripleMSydney @2SM1269 View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:35pm • Sep 04, 2023
place Hinchinbrook

HINCHINBROOK | #FRNSW on scene at a house and garage fire on Hinchinbrook Drive. No persons reported inside. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance Six and 24 firefighters fighting the blaze.. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:21pm • Sep 04, 2023
place Hinchinbrook

Chester Hill | Gas Leak - Final Update - report of a gas leak investigated by #FRNSW #HAZMAT firefighters no gas detected area confirmed safe. Gas company and @nswpolice also in attendance View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:06am • Sep 04, 2023
place Chester Hill

CHESTER HILL | @FRNSW Miller Rd, hazmat incident in progress, strong smell of gas in vicinity, large amount of people evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:26am • Sep 04, 2023
place Chester Hill
An image relating to the news item Fire crews and staff safely evacuate hospital ward during blaze
Fire crews and staff safely evacuate hospital ward during blaze | Lithgow

Senior firefighters are planning to recommend medical staff and members of the public for commendations following an overnight fire in a ward at Lithgow Hospital in the state's Central Tablelands. Around 11.45 last night, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from... Learn more about the Fire crews and staff safely evacuate hospital ward during blaze at Lithgow.

access_time 03:20pm • Sep 01, 2023
place Lithgow
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LITHGOW | Fire crews and staff safely evacuate hospital ward during blaze. Senior firefighters are planning to recommend medical staff and members of the public for commendations following an overnight fire in a ward at Lithgow Hospital in the s... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:15pm • Sep 01, 2023
place Lithgow
An image relating to the news item Unique footage of Fire and Rescue NSW Ignitable Liquid Detection dog in action at scene of overnight explosion
Unique footage of Fire and Rescue NSW Ignitable Liquid Detection dog in action at scene of overnight explosion | Arndell Park

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators have identified an electrical fault in a small fan heater as the cause of an explosion overnight in an industrial unit at Arndell Park in Sydney's west. The blast tore a hole in a wall... Learn more about the Unique footage of Fire and Rescue NSW Ignitable Liquid Detection dog in action at scene of overnight explosion at Arndell Park .

access_time 02:40pm • Sep 01, 2023
place Arndell Park
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ARNDELL PARK | Unique footage of Fire and Rescue NSW Ignitable Liquid Detection dog in action at scene of overnight explosion - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators have identified an electrical fault in a small fan heater as the cau... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:36pm • Sep 01, 2023

NSW | Spring into action to prevent home fires this season. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the public not to become complacent about home fire dangers now that winter has passed.There were 930 residential fires across the state during s... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:20am • Sep 01, 2023

REDFERN | @FRNSW Elizabeth Street, single level house fire overnight, extinguished 4 lines of hose. Investigations are continuing into the cause of the blaze. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:19am • Sep 01, 2023
place Redfern

HERONS CREEK | @FRNSW Old School Rd, large shed fire containing cars and boats on fire, crews are in a defensive firefighting position. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:32pm • Aug 31, 2023
place Herons Creek

LITHGOW | Firefighters to door knock dozens of homes to safeguard locals. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews will door knock more than 200 homes at Lithgow in the states Central Tablelands this weekend, offering crucial fire safety advice to loc... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:00pm • Aug 31, 2023
place Lithgow

LANE COVE | @FRNSW Burns Bay Rd, smoke visible from a shopfront, crews are on scene investigating. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:28am • Aug 31, 2023
place Lane Cove

SILVERWATER | @FRNSW Derby Street, lithium battery fire in a multi level building, 32 people evacuated, crews are investigating in breathing apparatus. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:00am • Aug 31, 2023
place Silverwater

BELLAMBI | @FRNSW Sellers Cres, single level house fire, extinguished by three lines of hose, investigations are continuing.@illawarramerc View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:39am • Aug 31, 2023
place Bellambi

BOWENFELS | @FRNSW Great Western Hwy, structure fire in progress, multiple crews on scene. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:25pm • Aug 30, 2023
place Bowenfels
Fire and Rescue NSW crews battle major inner-city building fire | Darlington

Multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a fire in a multi-storey building at Darlington, in inner Sydney. The blaze broke out around 8am today inside a third-floor apartment on Abercrombie Street, near Ivy Street. The incident was quickly upgraded... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews battle major inner-city building fire at Darlington.

access_time 10:15am • Aug 30, 2023
place Darlington
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DARLINGTON | Fire and Rescue NSW crews battle major inner-city building fire - VIDEO. Multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a fire in a multi-storey building at Darlington, in inner Sydney.The blaze broke out around 8am today... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:10am • Aug 30, 2023
place Darlington

REDFERN / DARLINGTON - #FRNSW have contained a in a three level older style apartment block on Abercrombie and Lawson St. The fire is contained but continues to burn. Parts of the roof have collapsed making it difficult to get to the seat of the fire. Traffic is impacted... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:54am • Aug 30, 2023

DARLINGTON | @FRNSW Abercrombie Street, building fire in progress, multiple crews at work in an offensive firefighting mode. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:32am • Aug 30, 2023
place Darlington

PAMPOOLAH | @FRNSW Malcoms Rd, single level house fire in progress, crews in offensive firefighting mode. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:21am • Aug 30, 2023
place Pampoolah
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Firefighters declare area safe after Hazmat concern | Woollahra

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have declared safe the scene of a hazardous materials emergency this morning at Woollahra, in Sydney's inner east. Around 9am, workers, carrying out renovations at an apartment in Oxford Street, discovered a plastic bag, marked... Learn more about the Firefighters declare area safe after Hazmat concern at Woollahra.

access_time 12:40pm • Aug 29, 2023
place Woollahra
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WOOLLAHRA | Firefighters declare area safe after Hazmat concern - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have declared safe the scene of a hazardous materials emergency this morning at Woollahra, in Sydney's inner east.Around 9am, workers, c... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:35pm • Aug 29, 2023
place Woollahra

WOOLLAHRA | @FRNSW Oxford Street, hazmat incident in progress, crews removing discarded substance. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:37am • Aug 29, 2023
place Woollahra

GLENHAVEN | @FRNSW Old Northern Rd, two vehicle accident, door removed off one car to all access to driver. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:12am • Aug 29, 2023
place Glenhaven

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