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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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ST MARYS | #FRNSW are on scene after large volumes of smoke were reported coming from a factory on Anne St. @nswpolice are also in attendance. @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:56pm • Nov 01, 2022
place St Marys

SOUTH GRANVILLE | #FRNSW FFs are battling a unit fire on Chiswick Rd. Multiple and a specialist Aerial fire fighting truck have been responded. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. @CumberlandSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:32pm • Nov 01, 2022
place South Granville

QUAKERS HILL | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a house fire on Eastern Rd. All occupants have been evacuated. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. @blacktowncc @BlacktownNews View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:45am • Nov 01, 2022
place Quakers Hill

JANNALI | #FRNSW ffs are attending a two car crash on Railway Crescent. Traffic is impacted southbound. @nswpolice are also in attendance View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:55am • Nov 01, 2022
place Jannali

EAST LISMORE | #FRNSW crews are currently battling a large two level house fire on Ballina Rd. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also on scene. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:25pm • Oct 31, 2022

GRANVILLE | #FRNSW have extinguised a fire in a basment carpark of a three level block of units on Clyde Street. The upper levels are heavily smoke logged. FFs now using fans to clear the building of toxic smoke. 1 child requires @NSWAmbulance for smoke inhalation. @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:45pm • Oct 31, 2022
place Granville

BIDWILL | #FRNSW multiple crews are currently responding to a house fire on Jasmine Terrace after multiple calls received by 000. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:08am • Oct 31, 2022
place Bidwill

GRANVILLE | #FRNSW Specialist hazardous material ffs are on scene after reports of fumes and strong chemicals at a workplace on Factory St. 200 workers were self evacuated. Crews will remain on scene for some time View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:51am • Oct 31, 2022
place Granville
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E-scooter catches fire, destroying garage and luxury car | Manly

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews believe a faulty e-scooter sparked a garage fire which has destroyed a luxury Aston Martin car on Sydney's northern beaches. Shortly after 5:30pm today, six FRNSW trucks and more than 20 firefighters were called to... Learn more about the E-scooter catches fire, destroying garage and luxury car at Manly .

access_time 09:06pm • Oct 29, 2022
place Manly
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MANLY | #FRNSW have knoced down a fire in a garage located on the ground floor of multi level luxury home on Spring Cove Ave. Six and 22 are on scene. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficSyd Motorist are asked to avoid the area.. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:05pm • Oct 29, 2022
place Manly

MOOREBANK | #FRNSW have cut the side of a car away so a casualty can be rescued after a multi vehicle crash on the M5 Eastbound. @NSWAmbulance treating and transporting a male. FFs will render the area safe @nswpolice also in attendance. @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:18pm • Oct 28, 2022
place Moorebank

NEMINGHA (Tamworth) | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a truck that was well alight carrying a load of hay on Nundle Rd. @nswpolice are on scene. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:17pm • Oct 28, 2022
Occupant injured in house fire | Greystanes

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews battled a fire that engulfed a single level home in Greystanes, in Sydney's west, last night. Just after 7pm, six fire trucks arrived at the Cumberland Road address to find a large cloud of black... Learn more about the Occupant injured in house fire at Greystanes.

access_time 08:56am • Oct 28, 2022
place Greystanes
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GREENACRE | #FRNSW are on scene at a two car crash at the intersection of Juno Pde and Roberts Rd. Traffic is impacted. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:42am • Oct 28, 2022
place Greenacre
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Man trapped for 24 hours | Razorback

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, who've rescued an elderly man from a car that crashed down an embankment at Razorback on Sydney's south-western outskirts, believe he'd lain in the wreckage for more than 24 hours. Emergency crews were called to... Learn more about the Man trapped for 24 hours at Razorback.

access_time 09:11pm • Oct 27, 2022
place Razorback
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GREYSTANES | #FRNSW crews are on scene at a single level house fire with partial roof collapse. All residents have been evacuated. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:42pm • Oct 27, 2022
place Greystanes

RAZORBACK (Picton) | #FRNSW RESCUE working with @NSWAmbulance to rescue a man who has been trapped in a vehicle which crashed down an embankment yesterday on Old Razorback Rd. FFs have cut the side of the car away to assist with the rescue @NSWRFS also assisting @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:28pm • Oct 27, 2022

Lithium-Ion battery blazes in the home are on the rise. Take this short survey to help us better understand consumer behaviour. With @acccgovau View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:02pm • Oct 27, 2022

CAMDEN PARK | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a house fire after a fire that started in a kitchen has spread into the roof space. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene providing assistance. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:02pm • Oct 27, 2022

ORANGE | #FRNSW Three s are responding to reports of a house fire on Churchill Ave after numerous calls were received by 000. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:39pm • Oct 27, 2022
place Orange

EASTWOOD | #FRNSW crews are currently on scene at a two level building with surrounding scaffolding at risk of collapse. @nswpolice are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:35pm • Oct 27, 2022
place Eastwood

TAREE (Mid Coast) | #FRNSW ffs have prevented a car from igniting after a ride-on lawnmower and 20L fuel drum it was towing ignited. The crew were quickly able to extinguish the fire and contain the remaining fuel from spilling. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:57pm • Oct 27, 2022

WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW providing emergency medical care to a man after a vehicle crash on Newton Rd. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice also responding. @LiveTrafficSyd - heavy traffic in the area.. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:32pm • Oct 27, 2022
place Wetherill Park

FISHING POINT (Lake Macquarie) | Update 1 - Six fire trucks and 24 FFs have extinguished a fire in a home on Alkrington Ave. No injuires reported, FFs now investigating where and how the fire started. @CityNewcastle - working smoke alarms save lives View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:39am • Oct 27, 2022

CARINGBAH | #FRNSW specialist trained rescue ffs are working along side @NSWAmbulance after a worker has fallen from a roof on a job site. @nswpolice are also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:39am • Oct 27, 2022
place Caringbah

FISHING POINT | #FRNSW more than 20 FFs are working to extinguish a large house fire on Alkrington Ave. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are assisting. @newcastleherald View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:34am • Oct 27, 2022
place Fishing Point
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Firefighters carry out bizarre ‘Humpday’ Camel rescue in Riverina floodwaters – | Moama

Fire and Rescue NSW’s motto is ‘Prepared for Anything’…even rescuing a camel, stranded in the floodwaters of the Murray River near Moama. The ‘Humpday’ operation unfolded yesterday afternoon when FRNSW’s ‘Foxtrot One” In-water rescue team, based at Moama, answered the distressed... Learn more about the Firefighters carry out bizarre ‘Humpday’ Camel rescue in Riverina floodwaters – at Moama.

access_time 05:56am • Oct 27, 2022
place Moama
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Neighbouring properties protected following house fire | Wallsend

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has protected neighbouring properties following a house fire in Wallsend in Newcastle. Numerous Triple Zero (000) calls were received about smoke issuing from windows at the rear of the property in Harriet Street around 2.30 pm. On... Learn more about the Neighbouring properties protected following house fire at Wallsend.

access_time 05:00pm • Oct 26, 2022
place Wallsend
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WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of Elizabeth and Victoria St. A truck involved in the crash has spilt 150L of hydraulic oil which crews are now working to contain. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:41pm • Oct 26, 2022
place Wetherill Park

WALLSEND | #FRNSW crews are currently battling a large house fire that is threatening fire spread to neighbouring properties. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:53pm • Oct 26, 2022
place Wallsend

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