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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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A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigation has revealed a blaze which destroyed a home in Wellington, in the state's Central West, was likely sparked by a faulty computer device. Around 4pm yesterday, firefighters were called to Jean Street, where they... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW identifies faulty modem as cause of fire in state's Central West at Wellington .
MOLONG | #FRNSW FFs are working to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Watson St. @nswpolice @NSWRFS @NSWAmbulance on scene. @Orange_Council View on Twitter [external link]
WELLINGTON | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a house engulfed by flames on Jean St. @nswpolice @NSWRFS providing assistance. @DubboCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
WENTWORTH FALLS | #FRNSW Crews are assisting @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance to free multiple trapped occupants after a multi vehicle crash on the Great Western Highway. @LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]
PEAKHURST | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree on Henry Lawson Drive. No persons trapped. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]
NARELLAN | #FRNSW FFs have freed a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Camden Bypass. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @CamdenCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch&Act: Murringo Flats Rd Fire, Muringo. A grass fire is burning north of Waihemo Rd and south of Murringo Flats Rd approximately 8km NE of Murringo. The fire is burning in a north and north westerly direction. Residents in the area are advised to prepare now. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Geegullalong Rd Fire, Murringo (Hilltops LGA)Firefighters are working to contain a fast moving grass fire burning six kilometres to the south east of Murringo. The fire is burning in a north westerly direction towards Milo Rd. Aircraft are being sent to assist. View on Twitter [external link]
PENRITH | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a truck fire on Castlereagh Rd after flames engulfed the trucks trailer. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]
QUAKERS HILL | #FRNSW at a multi vehicle crash on Falmouth Rd. One person trapped, firefighters setting up to cut the car away for the casualty. Road is blocked in both directions. @blacktowncc @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after a crash on the M7. @nswpolice @NSWRFS attending. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]
DURAL | #FRNSW are on scene after a two car crash with one car on its side on New Line Rd. @HornsbyCouncil @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
MOOREBANK | #FRNSW FFs are working to contain a paint spill on Moorebank Ave. Traffic delays to be expected. @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice @Lpool_Council View on Twitter [external link]
HOLSWORTHY | #FRNSW Crews are working alongside @NSWRFS to extinguish a bushfire on Heathcote Rd. @Lpool_Council Further updates and information View on Twitter [external link]
BURRADOO | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house fire on St Dennis Cl. All persons evacuated. @NSWAmbulance @WSC_media View on Twitter [external link]
LEPPINGTON | #FRNSW Crews are working alongside @NSWRFS to extinguish a building fire on Anthony Rd. @CamdenCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
HUNTINGWOOD | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a large oil spill on the Great Western Highway near Reservoir Rd. @blacktowncc @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
UNANDERRA | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a gas leak on Nolan St. 250 people have been evacuated, FRNSW crews will continue to use specialist equipment to monitor the area. @Wollongong_City View on Twitter [external link]
A person has been found dead and three others have been hospitalised after an intense unit fire this morning at Croydon in Sydney. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls about an explosion and fire in a... Learn more about the Person deceased after unit fire at Croydon.
ORANGE | #FRNSW and @RFS battling a fire in waste management centre on Ophir Rd. FFs using an excavator to break up the rubbish so the deep seated fire can be accessed and extinguished..@NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @Orange_Council View on Twitter [external link]
BARNGAROO | #FRNSW in attendance on Barton St to a temporary building that has been damaged by the weather. Evacuations taking place with numerous minor injuries. We have four fire trucks in attendace, assessing and stabilising the scene...@nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch&Act: McDonnell Street Fire, Condobolin. A grassfire is burning between Brady St & Cunningham St to the east of McDonnell Street. Firefighters are on scene working to protect homes in the area.Aircraft are being sent to assist. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: ADVICE: Stockinbingal Rd Fire, Cootamundra. The threat to homes has eased. Firefighters and aircraft are currently holding the fire along Berthong Rd. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch&Act: Stockinbingal Rd Fire, Cootamundra. Firefighters working on grassfire burning on the eastern side of Stockingingal Rd. The fire is burning towards West Jindalee Rd. Residents in the area are advised to prepare now & know what they will do if the fire threatens #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A hot and windy day on the way for most of NSW with Total Fire Bans now in place for the Eastern Riverina, Southern Slopes and Southern Ranges. Efforts today will be on the Rosedale Fire at Currabubula (south west of Tamworth) and the Conimbla Rd Fire near Cowra. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has responded to a fire involving an e-bike today at Chatswood, on Sydney's lower north shore. The bike caught alight at a Council depot in Gibbes Street just before 11am. The fire, in the bike's lithium-ion battery... Learn more about the e-bike Fire caused by compromised Lithium-Ion Battery at Chatswood .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued a puppy which plunged into a drainage pit today at Holsworthy in Sydney's south-west. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, named 'Bingo,' was strolling along Gemas Street around 10:30am, when he fell down a pipe... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW ensures puppy rescue mission is a 'howling success' at Holsworthy .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialist fire investigators have blamed a faulty lithium-ion battery for a fire that destroyed a villa at Epping in Sydney earlier this week. After sifting though the debris of the Kent Street address and talking... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW investigators determine a faulty lithium ion battery caused a villa fire at Epping at Epping .
A man and baby have narrowly escaped a house fire early this morning at Greenacre, in Sydney's south-west. Just before 5am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a fire in a bedroom on the second level of a two-storey home... Learn more about the Father and Baby escape early morning bedroom fire at Greenacre .
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH&ACT: Conimbla Rd, Cowra (Cowra LGA)Fire approx 40ha, spreading west, under easterly winds, in the vicinity of Conimbla Rd, Cowra. Waterbombing aircraft are supporting #NSWRFS firefighters. If in area, monitor conditions & stay up to date at View on Twitter [external link]
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