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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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WARRIEWOOD | #FRNSW are working to contain a fire on Bertana Cres, the fire is in the garage located beneath a home, also stopping fire from spreading to the neigbours using large water stream. @beachescouncil. @NSWAmbulance treating one casulty with smoke exosure and minor burns View on Twitter [external link]
GYMEA BAY | Update 1 | #FRNSW has extinguished the fire in a two level home ,some roof collapse has occurred. FFs who specialise in fire cause are attending. No injuries reported, six fire trucks attended with 22 firefighters. View on Twitter [external link]
GYMEA BAY | #FRNSW responding to a home on fire in Kimberley Pl. Flames venting through the roof, FF have entered the home to conduct a search and are working to extinguish the fire, there has been some roof collapse. @nswpolice @SuthShireCncl @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
MOOREBANK | Update 1 | #FRNSW HAZMAT experts have placed blocks over drains to stop further leakage of diesel into waterways, this is in addition to other measures taken to contain spill on the road. Heavy tow has been called into assist. @LiveTrafficSyd @NSW_EPA @Lpool_Council View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are attending a hazardous materials incident near the M5 Motorway at Moorebank, in Sydney's south-west. A truck jack-knifed on Moorebank Avenue, near Helles Avenue, around 2.45pm, rupturing its diesel fuel tanks. A large amount of diesel... Learn more about the Truck jackknifed near M5 Motorway at Moorebank.
MOOREBANK | HAZMAT Incident #FRNSW Truck jacknifed on Moorebank ave, near Helles Av. Large amount of fuel leaking from tanks. FFs working to contain spill, some fuel may have entered into drain which feed into Georges River. @NSW_EPA @nswpolice @Lpool_Council View on Twitter [external link]
CENTRAL COAST | #FRNSW and @RFS working to contain, recover and render safe a large oil spill on Berkeley Road at Glenning Valley. @NSWCentralCoast also on site with recovery equipment and absorbent. No waterways under threat @NSW_EPA View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have stopped a fire from engulfing a two-level townhouse overnight at Bankstown, in Sydney's south-west. Just before 2am, firefighters were called to the home in Ogmore Circuit where a fire had ignited in front of... Learn more about the Firefighters save townhouse - Video at Bankstown .
ROSEMEADOW | #FRNSW working with @NSWRFS and #RMS to contain, recover and render safe a large oil spill on Appin Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd. No spillage into drains. @campbelltownnsw View on Twitter [external link]
Investigations by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have revealed a blaze which damaged a Parramatta unit was caused by the misuse of an electric stove as a makeshift heater. Around 11:45am today, emergency services were called to Lansdowne Street where they... Learn more about the Heater warning after fire damages residential unit at Parramatta.
PARRAMATTA | Update 1 - Unit fire Lansdowne St, #FRNSW have extinguished the fire all persons accounted for, two people being treated for smoke inhalation by @NSWAmbulance. FFs now clearing smoke from all levels with fans.. View on Twitter [external link]
PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW FFs battling a fire in a unit on the second level of a three story residential apartment building located at Landsdown St, 6 fire trucks there with @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @parracitya View on Twitter [external link]
PARRMATTA | #FRNSW FFs battling a fire in a unit on the second level of a three story residential apartment building located at Landsdown St, 6 fire trucks there with @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance. @parracity View on Twitter [external link]
TERRY HILLS | #FRNSW specialist hazardous materials response FFs are working to contain and recover a diesel spill in a car park on Myoora Rd. @RFS and @beachescouncil are assisting @NSW_EPA have been notified. Product has entered a drain, the drain is now blocked by booms. View on Twitter [external link]
LANSDOWNE | #FRNSW working to contain an area of grass on fire in Shortland Brush Park, just off Henry Lawson Drive. 2 trucks in attendance, no evacuation and no properties in danger at this stage. @NSWRFS @nswpolice @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]
KOGARAH | #FRNSW have responded to reports of a fire in solar panels on a house located on Park Rd. Crews have reported the system converter was on fire and is now extinguished. @Georges_River no injuries reported. FFs attempting to make safe View on Twitter [external link]
Mopping up operations are underway after a truck fire in the M5 East tunnel at Bexley. A fire broke out in the tray of the truck, travelling in the west-bound lanes of the tunnel near the Bexley exit, around 5.45am. The internal... Learn more about the FRNSW extinguishes M5 East truck fire at Bexley.
ARNCLIFFE | M5 Tunnel #FRNSW vehicle on fire, inbuilt sprinkler systems have contained the fire, FFs moving into to complete extinguishment. Massive traffic delays, westbound closed at Marsh Street, one east bound lane also closed @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
BEXLEY NORTH | #FRNSW firefighters from 20 Stn Hurstville setting up hydraulic tools to cut one person out of a vehicle after a crash. @BaysideNSW @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
PORT KEMBLA | Update 2 | #FRNSW and @RFS have the fire contained in Morton Park. Large areas of the fire cannot be safely accessed by FFs so we are allowing it to burn out. @Wollongong_City There are no evacuations and no property is under threat. View on Twitter [external link]
Blacktown | #FRNSW working @ Main St and Sunnyholt Rd where a large water main has ruptured. FFs walked an occupant out of a flooding shop, uninjuried. @SydneyWaterNews to turn off and repair. Significant traffic disruptions. @blacktowncc @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
PORT KEMBLA | Update 1 #FRNSW and @RFS have numerous fire trucks working to extinguish a slow moving fire in dense scrub @ Morton Park area. Fire trucks in position to protect property, although none in danger at this stage. @Wollongong_City @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
PORT KEMBLA | #FRNSW working to extinguish a fire in an area of bush behind Hixson St and Robertson St. in attendance. @Wollongong_City View on Twitter [external link]
WAREEMBA | #FRNSW are working to extinguish a car fire on Cecil St. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used hydraulic tools to free one of five teenagers injured in a car crash in Sydney's south-west today. Shortly after 6am, emergency services were called to Stoney Creek Road in Beverly Hills, after reports... Learn more about the FRNSW crews cut free one of five teenagers injured in crash at Beverly Hills.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to contain a major fuel leak on a coal train, near Lithgow in the Central Tablelands. Around 8:30am today, the train was travelling near Portland Cullen Bullen Road and Red Springs Road in... Learn more about the Major diesel leak after fuel tank ruptures on coal train at Cullen Bullen.
MORTDALE | #FRNSW crews have quickly extinguished a fire within a kitchen after reports of a unit fire. @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
BASS HILL | #FRNSW are on scene at a four car crash on the Hume Hwy. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also providing assistance. View on Twitter [external link]
Over 500 @NSWRFS Brigades will be open to the public this weekend for the 2022 Get Ready Weekend. It's your chance to speak with local volunteers, see what they do, and learn how to protect yourself and your home from the risk of bush fire. Find an event: View on Twitter [external link]
MINTO | #FRNSW crews are on scene at a house fire after reports of smoke issuing from the roof. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice are also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
- For bushfire and grass fire warnings or more information on bushfire incidents, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website [external link].
- For the latest information on changes to traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW [external link].
- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
- Call Triple Zero (000) to report all fires and emergencies.