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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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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is responding to a large substation fire in Yallah, near Albion Park, on the State’s South Coast. More than 60 firefighters and two Mobile Command Centres are on scene at Yallah Bay Road. There is... Learn more about the Power Station Fire at Yallah.
YALLAH | #FRNSW Power Station fire. Responding to numerous Triple 0 calls for large volumes of smoke, and explosions on site. Multiple crews from @FRNSW and @NSWRFS are working to contain the blaze. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also on scene. Avoid the area if possible. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a yacht on fire in a marina at Brunswick Heads on the state's north coast. FRNSW trucks from Brunswick Heads, Tweed Heads, Mullumbimby and Goonellabah arrived at the marina in Harbour Way just... Learn more about the Fire crews douse yacht fire at Brunswick Heads.
HAZELBROOK | #FRNSW House fire Great Western Highway. FFs report heavy fire activity, 8 fire trucks including the aerial pumper from Penrith and approx 36 FFs fighting this blaze. They are working to stop the fire from spreading to adjoining properties @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Bakery Fire Extinguished. FFs have used compressed air foam (is not a persitent hazard) to get extinguishment. This is confirmed by FFs using a thermal image camera (TIC). TICs identify hot spots and are carried on all FRNSW major fire trucks. @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
Firefighters have released images of a delicate rescue operation at Greta in the Hunter Valley. The incident happened at the rear of a home in Guy Close around 1.45pm on Tuesday. A man was working with an excavator when it moved and... Learn more about the Worker trapped by leg in excavator incident at Greta.
PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Bakery Fire update. FFs are working to get final extinguishment. During the fire our FFs who specialise in hazardous materials spillages placed absorbent booms in the drains to capture possible contaminated FF water run off..@NSW_EPA @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
Firefighters have righted a semi-trailer, carrying chemicals, that overturned in the state's central west yesterday. The incident happened on the Barrier Highway, about 85 kilometres west of Cobar around 1pm. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Hazardous Materials crew and Rural Fire... Learn more about the B-double roll-over at Cobar.
PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Bakery fire update. The fire will continue to smoulder throughout the night. FFs cannot enter because of roof collapse. There is smoke in the local area, the community is advised to stay indoors with doors and windows closed. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Shop Fire update, FFs have completed a search of the building with no persons found. The fire is contain, moderate fire activity in the centre. Concern with the front of the shop collapsing onto Punchbowl Rd which is closed. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Shop well alight on Punchbowl Road, 6 Fire trucks responding, one person is reported missing. FF are inside the building fighting the fire and conducting a search. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
A cement truck has crashed into a double-storey house in Toongabbie in Sydney's west this morning. Around 7:45am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews were called to Portia Road over reports the mixer had collided with a car. On arrival, firefighters... Learn more about the Cement truck crashes into house at Toongabbie .
Authorities have evacuated up to 20 people from a large factory engulfed by fire at Carrington in Newcastle. The blaze broke out just after 5.30pm in an automotive spring manufacturing business in Parker Street. At least 15 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW)... Learn more about the Factory Fire at Carrington .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a house fire at Berkeley in the state's Illawarra. When fire crews arrived at the scene just after midday today, they found the single level home in Cambridge Street well alight. One team of... Learn more about the House Fire at Berkeley.
14 #FRNSW firefighters recently completed the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) course. USAR is a specialist capability to locate and extricate victims who have been trapped or affected by a structural collapse. Congratulations to these firefighters on completing the course! View on Twitter [external link]
PRAIRIEWOOD | #FRNSW House Fire - Firefighters have contained a fire to a bedroom of a house. 6 people have been evacuated, 1 occupant is suffering smoke inhalation, FF are treating with O2 until paramedics arrive. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance SMOKE KILLS - Smoke Alarm save lives View on Twitter [external link]
Four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been awarded Australian Fire Service Medals (AFSM) for their commitment to diversity, education, research and reform. The AFSM was established in 1988 to recognise the distinguished service of firefighters – permanent or volunteer... Learn more about the FRNSW Queen's Birthday Honours at .
REDFERN | #FRNSW Fire in the cooking area of a takeway shop @ the eastern end of Clevleland St, Redfern. FF are working on the fire in the cooking area on level 1, another crew is forcing entry to search a 2nd level residence above the fire @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
You can't smell smoke in your sleep, so unless you have a working smoke alarm, you might not wake until it's too late. Be safe, not sorry, this long weekend. Complete the Winter Fire Safety Checklist and find safety tips at #FRNSW #Winter #Fire View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) crews have now contained the fire in Rockdale. Firefighters continue to work with machinery to remove and spread out the burning rubbish so it can extinguish. People are advised to remain indoors, keep windows and... Learn more about the Rockdale fire contained at ROCKDALE.
Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) crews are working to extinguish a large waste pile and shed alight at Rockdale. 100 firefighters and 20 firefighting appliances are on the scene, and an excavator is working to remove excess waste materials. An... Learn more about the Structure Fire at Rockdale.
MEDLOW BATH | #FRNSW A home constructed predominately of hay bales continues to burn. FFs cannot access the seat of the fire because of a metal roof and structutral instability. The fire will be monitored overnight.Machinery may be required in the morning @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
Since January, we've been called to more than 1700 serious road crash incidents. We're urging you to stay focused while driving and take extra care in the car this long weekend. We want you, and your friends and family, to get to where you're going safely View on Twitter [external link]
A man has credited a working smoke alarm for saving him and his dog during a house fire this morning at South Windsor in Sydney's north-west. The alarm woke the 52-year-old man just after 7.30am as toxic smoke and flames began... Learn more about the Smoke alarm saves man and dog in cottage fire at South Windsor.
Last week we shared a story about 96-year-old, Connie Down, and her narrow escape from a heater-fire that started in her bedroom We've since been back to check-in with Connie who told us more about her frightening experience. Visit for fire safety tips. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire at a battery manufacturing business at Cardiff in the state's Lake Macquarie region. The blaze broke out in a shed containing truck batteries in the Munibung Road factory around 1pm today. Nine... Learn more about the Fire crews extinguish fire in battery factory at Cardiff.
Here's our handy new pest guide. Long live the roaches! #BackInBlue #BackTheBlues @NSWBlues @QLDFES View on Twitter [external link]
A 96-year-old woman, who narrowly escaped a fire in her Blacktown home, has warned others to be extra careful around heaters this winter. Connie Down was enjoying a sleep-in in her Oregon Street home last week when she decided to turn... Learn more about the 96-year-old woman recalls her escape from heater fire – at Blacktown .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are assisting NSW Police to determine the cause of a fire that caused the evacuation of dozens of residents from an apartment building this morning at Merrylands in Sydney’s west. FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero... Learn more about the Authorities investigate cause of unit building fire at Merrylands.
From floods and fires, to hailstorms and car crashes, Australia's 300,000 first responders are there when we need them most. Thank you to all our firefighters, paramedics, rescue teams, SES members, police, and lifesavers, for keeping us safe #ThankAFirstResponderDay @TAFRDay View on Twitter [external link]
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
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- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
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