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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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BALCOLYN | #FRNSW are on scene at a boat fire on Queen St in the Lake Macquarie Region. @lakemac View on Twitter [external link]
Two people, who survived a light plane crash this morning near Wentworth, in the state's far south-west, are now being treated in hospital for minor injuries. The 'Jabiru' ultralight lost power just before midday today forcing the pilot to attempt a... Learn more about the Light plane crash update at Wentworth.
SMITHS LAKE | #FRNSW are on scene after a car has driven into a swimming pool in Palm Cl on the states mid coast. No persons trapped. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a multi-vehicle pile-up on the M1 Motorway at Mooney Mooney. Five FRNSW trucks, along with the Rural Fire Service, rushed to the scene of two separate crashes near the north-bound... Learn more about the Multi-vehicle crashes block north-bound lanes of M1 Motorway at Mooney Mooney.
A person has died in a fire at Quakers Hill, in Sydney's west. The blaze took hold in a garage attached to a home in Mannix Place just after 6.15pm. Eight fire trucks rushed to the single-storey home where firefighters, wearing breathing... Learn more about the Person dead in garage fire at Quakers Hill.
WALGETT | #FRNSW are responding with @NSWRFS to reports of a grass fire with possible properties under threat burning on the Castlereagh Hwy in the states north. View on Twitter [external link]
WALGETT | #FRNSW are responding with @NSWRFS to reports of a bushfire with possible properties under threat on the Castlereagh Hwy in the states northern region. View on Twitter [external link]
AUBURN | #FRNSW has extinguished a fire in two villas on Gibbons St. FFs prevented the fire from spreading to a third villa. How and where this fire will be investigated by FRNSW and @nswpolice investigators. @NSWAmbulance assessed two people who were evac from the complex. View on Twitter [external link]
AUBURN | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a fire on the top floor of a duplex on Gibbons St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance are on scene. @CumberlandSyd View on Twitter [external link]
GRAVESEND | #FRNSW FFs are setting up cordage to rescue two people stranded in a river in the states northern region. @NSWRFS @nswpolice @NSWSES are all on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
PENRITH | #FRNSW Crews have responded to a garage fire on Illawong Av after multiple calls to 000. On arrival the garage was well alight, FFs worked rapidly to contain and extinguish the fire. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]
COWAN | #FRNSW is assisting @NSWRFS to extinguish a truck that is on fire on the M1 Motorway south bound on the Sydney side of the Hawksbury River Bridge. @NSWAmbulance assessing driver @nswpolice and RMS attending. @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
FAIRFIELD | #FRNSW FFs have removed an e-bike from a garage after its lithium ion battery exploded on Chatsworth St. @NSWAmbulance were on scene to treat occupants for smoke inhalation. View on Twitter [external link]
WAGGA WAGGA | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a shed alight and protect nearby structures on Blake St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @WaggaCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
CHATSWOOD | #FRNSW Crews have responded to a unit fire on Brown St after a fire was reported on a balcony. @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
AIRDS | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a car fire on Riverside Dr. @nswpolice @NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
BROKEN HILL | #FRNSW FFs are working with @NSWSES to free trapped occupants after a two car crash on Kaolin St. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @BrokenHillCity View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used hydraulic tools to rescue two people from the wreckage of a multi-vehicle crash in Sydney's south. Four cars, including one towing a boat and another fueled by LPG, collided in the northbound lanes... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW rescues two people after multi-vehicle crash at Lucas Heights.
LUCAS HEIGHTS | #FRNSW FFs are using hydraulic rescue tools to free trapped occupants after a multi vehicle crash on New Illawarra Rd. Traffic is affected in both directions. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @SuthShireCncl View on Twitter [external link]
ASHMONT | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after a house was engulfed by flames on Mumford St. All persons evacuated. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @NSWRFS attending. @WaggaCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
GRAFTON | Update 3 | The building fire on Fitzroy St is contained. #FRNSW and @NSWRFS FFs will continue to black out smouldering fires in the building. @nswpolice @CVCNSW How and where this fire ignited will be investigated by FRNSW and NSW Police investigators.... View on Twitter [external link]
GRAFTON | Update 2 - The fire burning in a large warehouse / retail building continues to burn however FFs are getting the upper hand. #FRNSW @RFS View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is working to contain a major fire in a building in Grafton, on the state's northern rivers. More than 40 firefighters and 12 fire trucks responded to the inferno inside a large commercial shed on Fitzroy... Learn more about the FRNSW battling to protect multiple buildings as warehouse erupts in flames at Grafton.
GRAFTON | UPDATE 1 - large warehouse fire burning and threatening to spread to adjoining buildings on Fitzroy Street. #FRNSW @RFS working to stop the spread, more than 12 fire trucks and 40 FFs on scene. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance assisting with operation View on Twitter [external link]
GRAFTON | #FRNSW are working to contain a fire on Fitzroy St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
ROSELANDS | #FRNSW 4 Crews are on scene working to contain a large oil spill spread through multiple streets in the area. @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]
BALRANALD | #FRNSW are on scene at a truck rollover on the Sturt Hwy in the states south west. @nswpolice @balranaldshire View on Twitter [external link]
KOONDROOK | #FRNSW FFs are assisting VIC FB and @NSWRFS to extinguish a house fire on Punt Rd. View on Twitter [external link]
CESSNOCK | #FNRSW FFs are working to extinguish a grass fire on Vincent St. @CessnockCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
REDFERN | #FRNSW - have investgated the reports of a train fire using heat detecting equipment and a gas detector, no fire located. The train will now be check over by train mechanics. View on Twitter [external link]
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