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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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RT @NSWRFS: Due to forecast hot and windy conditions, a Total Fire Ban is in place today for the Southern and Northern Riverina areas. Know your fire risk and what you and your family will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000). #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:33am • Dec 28, 2022

REDFERN | #FRNSW FFs are responding to reports of a train fire on Eveleigh St. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:22am • Dec 28, 2022
place Redfern

NORTH ST MARYS | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a car crash on Forrester Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:26am • Dec 28, 2022

FIVE DOCK | #FRNSW have extinguished a fire in a domestic garage on Harris Road near Henry St. No injuries reported. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd Fire trucks still on scene traffic in the area is impacted. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:48pm • Dec 27, 2022
place Five Dock

HEBERSHAM | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house totally involved in fire on Macartney Cr. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:45pm • Dec 27, 2022
place Hebersham
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Fire and Rescue NSW responds to blaze and major gas leak in row of shops | Newport

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is at the scene of a fire and major gas leak in a shopping complex in Newport, on Sydney's northern beaches. More than 30 FRNSW firefighters and eight fire trucks were called in to attack the... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW responds to blaze and major gas leak in row of shops at Newport.

access_time 02:23pm • Dec 27, 2022
place Newport
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DUBBO | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at an electrical fire on Macquarie St. Approximately 200 people evacuated from the location. @nswpolice @DubboCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:44pm • Dec 27, 2022
place Dubbo

YARRAGUNDRY | #FRNSW FFs are working with @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @NSWRFS to free two trapped occupants after a multi vehicle crash on the Sturt Hwy. @WaggaCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:38pm • Dec 27, 2022
place Yarragundry

NEWPORT | #FRNSW Crews are responding to reports of a building fire on Barrenjoey Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @beachescouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:15pm • Dec 27, 2022
place Newport

BALMAIN | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a unit fire on Elliot St. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @IWCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:49am • Dec 27, 2022
place Balmain

PADSTOW | #FRNSW Crews have responded to a house fire on Richardson Ave. All persons safely evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:56am • Dec 27, 2022
place Padstow

GREYSTANES | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after a two car crash on the Jersey Rd off ramp of the M4. FFs are working to free the trapped occupant of one car. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @CumberlandSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:39pm • Dec 26, 2022
place Greystanes

APPIN | #FRNSW Crews are assisting @NSWRFS extinguish a bushfire burning on Appin Rd. Traffic stopped in both directions. @nswpolice are on scene. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:35pm • Dec 26, 2022
place Appin

RT @NSWRFS: We’ve already seen a number of grass fires start after only a few warm & windy days. The Abattoir Rd Fire, near Mudgee burnt through 8ha before being contained by #NSWRFS & @FRNSW firefighters. It’s important to understand your risk & prepare accordingly. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:23pm • Dec 26, 2022

RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACT - Abbatoir Rd Fire (Mid Western LGA) - Prepare Now - Menah#NSWRFS firefighters are working to contain a grass fire burning close to homes between Abbatoir Rd and Tuckermans Rd at Menah. Firefighters are working to contain the fire. Prepare now. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:23pm • Dec 26, 2022

WHITTINGHAM | #FRNSW FFs alongside @NSWAmbulance have freed an trapped occupant after two car crash on the New England Hwy. @Singleton_NSW View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:25pm • Dec 26, 2022
place Whittingham

ROSE BAY | #FRNSW and the Port Authority of NSW have contained a leak of diesel that has spilled into the harbour near South Head Road. FFs stopped the leak from a gernerator, the Port Authority has placed chemical containment booms around the spill in the water. @NSW_EPA View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:05am • Dec 26, 2022
place Rose Bay

ROSE BAY | #FRNSW Crews have responded to a hazardous materials incident on New South Head Rd after reports of diesel leaking in to the harbour. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:51am • Dec 26, 2022
place Rose Bay

MERRYLANDS | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a car fire on Marin Pl. @CumberlandSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:29am • Dec 26, 2022
place Merrylands

GRANVILLE | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a unit block fire on Boronia St. All persons self evacuated. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance are on scene. @CumberlandSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:24am • Dec 26, 2022
place Granville

ROYALLA (Queanbeyan) | #FRNSW using hydraulic tools to cut away the side of a car for @NSWAmbulance so a driver can be assessed and rescued after a crash on Old Cooma Rd - south of Burra Rd. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:33pm • Dec 24, 2022

TOMAGO | #FRNSW extinguishing a fire in a campervan on the Pacific Hwy north bound. North bound lanes closed at Tomago Rd which is just north of the Hexham bridge @nswpolice @LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:45am • Dec 24, 2022
place Tomago

Moorebank | Update 1 - #FRNSW has contained the fire and are now working with onsite employees who are using heavy machinery to pull the large pile of cardboard apart so FFs can achieve complete extinguishment. 1 worker now being treated by @NSWAmbulance for smoke inhalation View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:33pm • Dec 23, 2022
place Moorebank

MOOREBANK | #FRNSW is fighting a fire in a recycling plant on Heathcoate Rd. FF wearing breathing appraratus have entered the bulding to commence a direct attack on the fire. and 24 are on scene. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:59pm • Dec 23, 2022
place Moorebank

PROSPECT | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a head on collision on Picrite Cl. No persons trapped. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance in attendance. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:24pm • Dec 23, 2022

ALEXANDRIA | #FRNSW FFs have set up an exclusion zone and fire protection after a gas line was ruptured on Mitchell Rd. @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:05am • Dec 23, 2022
place Alexandria

WESTMEAD | #FRNSW have responded to a kitchen fire in a restaurant on Hawkesbury Rd. All persons self evacuated. @parracity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:17am • Dec 23, 2022
place Westmead

STRATHFIELD | #FRNSW Crews have responded to reports of an asbestos incident on Cosgrove Rd. @NSWAmbulance @StrathfieldMC View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:13am • Dec 23, 2022
place Strathfield

MOUNT VICTORIA | #FRNSW Crews with the assistance of @NSWRFS are working to extinguish a truck fire on Mount York Rd. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:09am • Dec 23, 2022
place Mount Victoria

GREENACRE | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after the load of a recycling truck has caught fire on Waterloo Rd. @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:40am • Dec 23, 2022
place Greenacre

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