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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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WENTWORTHVILLE | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene after a car has crashed into a house on Dunmore Street. All persons are safely out of the vehicle and house. @CumberlandSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:33pm • Aug 13, 2024
place Wentworthville
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Charging e-bike catches alight | Toronto

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is once again urging residents to ensure safe charging practices of lithium-ion battery powered devices following an e-bike fire near Newcastle yesterday. The owner was charging the device on the rear verandah of a property in... Learn more about the Charging e-bike catches alight at Toronto.

access_time 01:48pm • Aug 13, 2024
place Toronto
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BANKSIA | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a two car crash on the Princess Highway. @BaysideNSW View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:37am • Aug 13, 2024
place Banksia

BONDI | Firefighters face off with C2Ss Heartbreak Hill in firefighting gear to raise funds for children with serious burns. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters wearing firefighting gear have powered through this years City2Surf, raising... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:13pm • Aug 12, 2024
place Bondi

QUEANBEYAN EAST | #FRNSW Firefighters have commenced fire fighting operations at a factory fire with large volumes of black smoke issuing on Yass Road. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:29pm • Aug 12, 2024
place Queanbeyan East
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Investigations continuing into house fire
***VISION ALERT*** Investigations continuing into house fire | Belfield

Investigations are continuing into the cause of a house fire in Belfield early this morning. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to a property in Michael Avenue just before 2.00am. Three FRNSW crews attended the incident, with the first arriving reporting... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Investigations continuing into house fire at Belfield.

access_time 10:28am • Aug 12, 2024
place Belfield
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Fire destroys unit and damages three others
***VISION ALERT*** Fire destroys unit and damages three others | Punchbowl

A intense blaze has destroyed a unit and damaged three others in Punchbowl overnight. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls just before 11.00pm following reports of a fire on Victoria Road. Seven fire trucks, including two ladder... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Fire destroys unit and damages three others at Punchbowl.

access_time 09:48am • Aug 12, 2024
place Punchbowl
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PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a kitchen fire in a restaurant on Victoria Road. @parracity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:16pm • Aug 09, 2024
place Parramatta

HAYMARKET | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after reports of large volumes of black smoke were reported on Hay Street. @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:49am • Aug 09, 2024
place Haymarket

ARMIDALE | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a house fire on Rusden Street. All occupants were safely evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:36am • Aug 09, 2024
place Armidale

SYDNEY | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a structural collapse on Pitt Street. An exclusion zone is in place. @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:54am • Aug 08, 2024
place Sydney

NARELLAN | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene at a multi vehicle crash on Camden Valley Way. @CamdenCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:29pm • Aug 07, 2024
place Narellan

CAMPERDOWN | #FRNSW Crews have responded to reports of a house fire on Kingston Road. @IWCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:28pm • Aug 07, 2024
place Camperdown
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Firefighters rescue elderly man from burning home | Kingswood

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rescued an elderly man from a burning home in Kingswood, in Sydney’s west. Six FRNSW fire trucks responded shortly before 7.00am after multiple reports of a house fire on Orth Street. Crews arrived to... Learn more about the Firefighters rescue elderly man from burning home at Kingswood.

access_time 01:29pm • Aug 06, 2024
place Kingswood
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ROSELANDS | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene at a 5 car crash on King Georges Road. @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:19pm • Aug 06, 2024
place Roselands

KINGSWOOD | #FRNSW Crews are continuing firefighting operations at a house fire on Orth street. @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:41am • Aug 06, 2024
place Kingswood

DOUBLE BAY | #FRNSW Firefighters have set up a protection line after construction his ruptured a gas main on Cooper Street. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:10am • Aug 05, 2024
place Double Bay
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Burst water main causes flooding | Pendle Hill

Five people have been evacuated from a unit block in Pendle Hill after a burst water main caused flooding in the area. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received a Triple Zero (000) call around midday reporting the incident in Stapleton Street. Upon... Learn more about the Burst water main causes flooding at Pendle Hill.

access_time 03:29pm • Aug 02, 2024
place Pendle Hill
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PENDLE HILL | #FRNSW Crews are providing assistance after a water main has burst causing significant flooding on Stapleton Street. @CumberlandSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:53pm • Aug 02, 2024
place Pendle Hill

GREENACRE | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene after a car has crashed causing damage to the front of a house on Juno Parade. @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:44pm • Aug 02, 2024
place Greenacre

GLENFIELD | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a unit fire on Dobu Place. @campbelltownnsw View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:42pm • Aug 01, 2024
place Glenfield

SMITHFIELD | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to free a trapped occupant after a car collided with a power pole on Kaluna Avenue. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:24pm • Aug 01, 2024
place Smithfield
An image relating to the news item Automotive workshop up in flames
Automotive workshop up in flames | Smithfield

A fire has destroyed an automotive workshop in Smithfield this afternoon. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received a number of Triple Zero (000) calls to a building fire in Percival Road just after 2.20pm. Crews reported large volumes of smoke whilst enroute... Learn more about the Automotive workshop up in flames at Smithfield.

access_time 04:59pm • Jul 31, 2024
place Smithfield
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An image relating to the news item Shed destroyed by fire from lithium-ion battery device left on charge
Shed destroyed by fire from lithium-ion battery device left on charge | Queanbeyan

A fire believed to have started from a lithium-ion battery powered electric bike or scooter left on charge has destroyed a shed in Queanbeyan today. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to a property in Miller Street following reports of... Learn more about the Shed destroyed by fire from lithium-ion battery device left on charge at Queanbeyan.

access_time 03:59pm • Jul 31, 2024
place Queanbeyan
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SMITHFIELD | #FRNSW Crews are responding to reports of a building fire on Percival Road. Large volumes of smoke are visible en route. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:31pm • Jul 31, 2024
place Smithfield

EASTWOOD | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene after a truck has brought down powerlines on Walsh Street. @CityofRyde View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:45am • Jul 31, 2024
place Eastwood

NORTHBRIDGE | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a car fire on Sailors Bay Road. @WilloughbyCity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:36pm • Jul 30, 2024
place Northbridge

PENRITH | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene after construction has ruptured a gas line on Coombes Drive. @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:17am • Jul 30, 2024
place Penrith

CAMPERDOWN | #FRNSW Firefighters have commenced fire fighting operations at building fire on Parramatta Road. @IWCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:35pm • Jul 29, 2024
place Camperdown

BEVERLEY HILLS | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene after a car and motorcycle have collided on King Georges Road. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:06pm • Jul 29, 2024

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