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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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Just after 2:30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a Truck and Car crash on Rawson Street, Auburn On arrival, fire crews found a male trapped by his legs In the truck and needed specialist rescue crews to respond. With fire... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Crash at Auburn.
A dozen firefighters have worked to extinguish a fire that broke out inside a truck, which was parked inside a commercial building on Stennett Road, Ingleburn just after 12pm today. Following numerous calls to Triple Zero (000) crews found a... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Ingleburn.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are in attendance at a truck accident that has impacted eastbound lanes on Mona Vale Road, St Ives which occurred just after 4:00 am this morning On arrival, fire crews found the truck had crashed... Learn more about the Truck Crash at St Ives.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Berry, Nowra and Shoalhaven were responded to a shop fire shortly after 5.30pm this afternoon after multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received from members of the public. Upon arrival, firefighters were faced with... Learn more about the Building Fire at Berry.
Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have rescued a male who fell off a ledge on Pearl Beach Road, Pearl Beach yesterday evening. Crews were responded to the incident just before 5:00pm, after a male had reportedly fallen some distance... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Pearl Beach.
RT @FewtrellJeremy: I took a moment to update all #FRNSW staff on our commitment to the flood response and recovery effort. Most importantly, I use this opportunity to thank everyone who worked very hard for a very long time to do their bit to make things right. Full video: View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at a house fire that broke out just after 12pm today on Highview Place, Dubbo. Arriving crews found a shed well alight upon arrival, with properties on either side threatened by the... Learn more about the House Fire at Dubbo.
Over thirty Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently on scene at a House Fire on Turquoise Place, Eagle Vale, which broke out just before 10am. Responding to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls, arriving crews were faced with a fully... Learn more about the House Fire at Eagle Vale.
At least twenty Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters were responded to Cliff Road, near Flagstaff Point in Wollongong just after 9.45am this morning, where a 14-foot yacht had started sinking in the harbour. Firefighters put booms in place to contain... Learn more about the Sinking Yacht at Wollongong.
Over thirty Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters were responded to a crane collapse on Taylors Lane in Lane Cove, just before 6pm yesterday evening. While lifting a demountable building, the crane collapsed, coming to rest on the side of... Learn more about the Building Collapse at Lane Cove North.
Just before 6pm yesterday evening, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Raymond Terrace responded to a flash flooding event on Adelaide Street, which caused a car and its occupants to become trapped. Four land based flood rescue operators responded to... Learn more about the Flash flooding at Raymond Terrace.
RT @ResilienceNSW: Exceptional work by relief and recovery teams across NSW and in the @KempseyCouncil area, working tirelessly to support the community in their recovery. ❤️@DeptDefence @NSWRFS @FRNSW#NSWFloods #floodassistance #floodcleanup #floodrecovery View on X [external link]
Just before 2.30pm this afternoon, firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the NSW Rural Fire Service were responded to a truck fire on the Great Western Highway at Little Hartley, between Lithgow and Mount Victoria. Upon arrival, firefighters were... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Little Hartley.
MILPARINKA | #FRNSW crews from Broken Hill are responding with @NSWRFS to an aircraft crash on Hawker Gate Road in Milparinka, approximately 3.5hrs north of Broken Hill toward Cameron Corner in remote NSW. One pilot has been injured. @nswpolice & @NSWAmbulance also responding. View on X [external link]
Over thirty Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a fire at a school on Kimbarra Cl, Kincumber, on the Central Coast. The fire broke out just before 12.15pm this afternoon and is believed to have started in a storage... Learn more about the School Fire at Kincumber.
Just before 2 pm today, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a house fire on Clover Place, Macquarie Fields. On arrival, crews were met with a developing fire causing the ceiling to collapse. Crews forced entry into the house to battle... Learn more about the House Fire at Macquarie Fields.
Just before midday today Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to Triple Zero (000) calls of a fire above a cafe on Summer Street, Orange. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the blaze, which started in a residence above a row of... Learn more about the Building Fire at Orange.
More than 150 people were evacuated from Hurstville Aquatic Centre following a Hydrochloric Acid leak today Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters were called to the scene when about 70 litres of Hydrochloric Acid leaked into a spa area of the centre just... Learn more about the Vapour Cloud Evacuates Aquatic Centre at Hurstville.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at Punchbowl Road, Wiley Park, where a B-Double semi trailer has rolled over. The truck rolled on Punchbowl Road near the intersection with King Georges Road, forcing the closure of Punchbowl Road... Learn more about the Semi Trailer Roll Over at Wiley Park.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) battled a house fire in Whitby Mews, Bellambi in the Illawarra overnight. Just after 1:15 am, crews arrived at the scene to find smoke and flame issuing from the townhouse. More than 24 firefighters quickly bought the... Learn more about the House Destroyed by Fire at Bellambi.
RT @TrentCurtin: @FRNSW were at the @eastershow again today talking with families about home fire safety and showing off our capabilities. NEVER use water to put out a fat fire!ALWAYS keep looking while cooking!#FRNSW #PreparedForAnything #NotJustFire #EasterShow #firesafety #sydney View on X [external link]
Just after 5 pm this evening, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received the first of many Triple Zero (000) calls to reports of a boat explosion near Danger Island on the Hawkesbury River. Firefighters from Berowra Fire Station arrived to find... Learn more about the Severe Burns After Boat Explosion at Brooklyn.
Just before 2:30 pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to the Sydney Opera House due to a unknown gas leak in the basement level of the building. With the area currently under construction it is unknown how... Learn more about the Opera House Gas Leak at Sydney.
Just before 11am today, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a terrace alight on Lalor Road, Quakers Hill. Firefighters from Schofields Fire Station experienced extremely hazardous conditions trying to gain access to the fire, with... Learn more about the Bedroom Destroyed by Fire at Quakers Hill.
RT @FewtrellJeremy: For me, the Easter long weekend marks the start of an increase in house fires and sadly, house fire fatalities. If you are with family, friends and colleagues today please tell them to visit our website and learn more about @FRNSW’s Safety Visit program: View on X [external link]
RT @FewtrellJeremy: I want to wish you all a Happy and safe Easter from @FRNSW. Being #preparedforanything is serious business, especially at @CityOfSydFRNSW. Don’t forget to catch these firefighting jugglers at the @eastershow. View on X [external link]
MULGOA / WALLACIA | A joint-agency rescue operation is taking place in Sydneys west this evening. @nswpolice, @NSWAmbulance and @NSWRFS crews are working to locate and rescue a possibly injured kayaker along the Nepean River near Mulgoa. View on X [external link]
RT @FewtrellJeremy: Wise words from @FRNSW’s southern most Zone Commander. Thanks Stewart, I wish you and your firefighters a happy and safe Easter. @FRNSW_RS3 View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have this afternoon extinguished a blaze that has destroyed a house on Lemnos Street, Littleton just outside of Lithgow. Just after 4:30 pm this afternoon multiple crews responded to the property which has been severely damaged... Learn more about the House Fire at Littleton.
How high does our Bronto reach? Come and find out at our Sydney Royal Easter Showdisplay. Come say hi - we are here till 12 April. Find out more: View on X [external link]
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