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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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LISMORE | @FRNSW Ballina Rd, clothes on fire on a balcony, one persons transported to hospital due to smoke inhalation. A meter from the heater.@_northernrivers View on Twitter [external link]
RHODES | @FRNSW Concord Rd, three vehicle accident involving a truck, car and bus, rescue in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
KURRI KURRI @FRNSW Hughes close, top floor unit fire in progress, crews in offensive firefighting mode. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire has destroyed an old coal tower overnight at Casino, in the state’s northern rivers district, causing disruptions to the Brisbane-Sydney rail corridor. At least seven Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) appliances, supported by Rural Fire Service (RFS) units and a... Learn more about the Fire destroys old coal tower, disrupts rail corridor at Casino.
CASINO | Fire destroys old coal tower, disrupts rail corridor - VIDEO. Fire has destroyed an old coal tower overnight at Casino, in the states northern rivers district, causing disruptions to the Brisbane-Sydney rail corridor.At least seven... View on Twitter [external link]
PUNCHBOWL | Fire investigators working to determine cause of fatal fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators plan to further examine the scene of a fatal weekend fire at Punchbowl, in Sydneys west, in a bid to determine the cause.The fi... View on Twitter [external link]
FAIRFIELD | @FRNSW Cathcart Street, house fire in progress, crews in an offensive firefighting mode. View on Twitter [external link]
CASINO | @FRNSW Bent Street, silo fire continuing, rail disruptions in the area.@_northernrivers View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have contained a major acid spill at a factory at Dubbo, in the state's central west. The incident occurred at the business in Purvis Lane around 5.30 this morning. Around 300 litres of acid spilt into... Learn more about the Firefighters contain acid emergency at Dubbo.
DUBBO | Firefighters contain acid emergency - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have contained a major acid spill at a factory at Dubbo, in the state's central west.The incident occurred at the business in Purvis Lane around 5.30 this m... View on Twitter [external link]
BRISBANE (QLD) | Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters' skills put to the test in major earthquake simulation - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters, specialising in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), have taken part in a major global exercise testin... View on Twitter [external link]
DUBBO | @FRNSW Purvis Lane, fire in a shop that has resulted in a chemical spill. Clean up and salvage work are in progress. View on Twitter [external link]
ROSSMORE | @FRNSW Bringelly Rd, hazmat incident in progress with a large amount of glue on the roadway.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
NSW | Fire and Rescue NSW delivers car crash simulations to drive home safety lessons for teenagers - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and its emergency services partners have jolted thousands of teenagers into being smarter and safer driver... View on Twitter [external link]
FAULCONBRIDGE | @FRNSW Taronga Way, house fire in progress in a two level residential premises, crews in an offensive firefighting mode. View on Twitter [external link]
HURSTVILLE | @FRNSW Forest Rd, fire in a closed shop, crews have fire gained entry and are in offensive mode. View on Twitter [external link]
GLEBE | @FRNSW Glebe Point Road, minor fire in the engine compartment of a bus, all passengers safely evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]
MOUNT WARRIGAL | @FRNSW Madigan Bld, domestic garage fire in progress threatening a car and the main residence. View on Twitter [external link]
WETHERILL PARK | @FRNSW Metters Pl, motor vehicle accident involving a truck and five cars. Clean up of fuel spill in progress. View on Twitter [external link]
WETHERILL PARK | @FRNSW Redfern Street, shipping container alight, being cooled with two lines of hose to prevent fire spread. View on Twitter [external link]
KINGSWOOD | @FRNSW Jean Street, house fire in progress in a single level unoccupied premises. Crews have fire control with two lines of hose in a defensive mode.@penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]
SURRY HILLS | #FRNSW has extinguished the fire in the garage on Belvoir Street. No injuries... View on Twitter [external link]
WETHERILL PARK | FRNSW has extinguished a fire in a shipping container crane at complex on Redfern Street. Firefighter now working to contain a hazardous diesel spill... View on Twitter [external link]
Surry Hills | #FRNSW are attacking a fire in a garage in an apartment complex on Belvoir Street. Six with 22 on scene, no reports of injuries at this stage..@LiveTrafficSyd @2GB873 @abcsydney @dailytelegraph @smh View on Twitter [external link]
WETHERILL PARK | @FRNSW Redfern Street, large crane on fire, crews in a defensive mode, no other property is currently under threat. View on Twitter [external link]
MACQUARIE PARK | @FRNSW Waterloo Rd, smoke in a battery room, investigations are continuing. View on Twitter [external link]
ARMIDALE | @FRNSW Burns Rd, smoke from a wood fire causing dizziness and nausea, extinguished with one line of hose, area was then ventilated. View on Twitter [external link]
ALBION PARK | @FRNSW Fleet Cresent, single level house fire involving a mattress alight, extinguished two lengths of hoses. View on Twitter [external link]
KELLYVILLE | @FRNSW Windsor Rd, minor fuel spill rendered safe by crews. View on Twitter [external link]
COUTTS CROSSING | @FRNSW Kangaroo Creek Rd, cattle truck into a tree, crews on scene performing a rescue. View on Twitter [external link]
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