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Just before 2:30 pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW were called to assist an injured walker on the Benowie Walking Track, Galston Rd, Dural Ambulance NSW walked in to find the injured lady who had fallen and injured her ankle.... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Dural.
Just before 8:00 am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a Unit with thick black smoke issuing on Blair St, North Bondi On arrival fire crews found smoke issuing from the ground floor... Learn more about the Unit Fire at North Bondi.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have worked through the night to contain a large scale factory fire that broke out on Chadderton Street, Cabramatta just before 10:30pm. More than 50 firefighters from Sydney's western suburbs worked tirelessly throughout the night,... Learn more about the Factory Fire at Cabramatta .
Just after 12:30pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of a multi vehicle crash on Roselands Drive and King Georges Road, Roselands. One arrival FRNSW crews from Lakemba Fire Station... Learn more about the Multi Vehicle Crash at Roselands.
Just after 7:30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a fire at the rear of the property on Cronulla St, Carlton. On route, firefighters received updated information that a fire was on... Learn more about the House Fire at Carlton.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a kitchen fire in a townhouse on Sturt Street, Campbelltown after a Triple Zero (000) caller reported an alarm operating and smoke issuing from the home at 12.58pm. Crews from Campbelltown and Rosemeadow fire stations... Learn more about the Kitchen Fire at Campbelltown.
Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the Rural Fire Service have extinguished a fire that broke out on a boat in Mannering Park just after 3pm this afternoon. Crews from Doyalson Fire Station arrived shortly after to find large... Learn more about the Boat Fire at Mannering Park.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to Merinda Avenue, Baulkham Hills after a Triple Zero (000) caller reported smoke issuing from the roof of a home at 2.24pm today. Crews from Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills and Beecroft fire stations arrived... Learn more about the Dryer Fire at Baulkham Hills.
In a multi agency response Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters alongside crews from the Rural Fire Service have extinguished a fire that broke inside a truck travelling on Kimbriki Road, Ingleside just after 8am, Wednesday 13 January. Crews... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Terrey Hills .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a fire that broke out at a home on Collins Avenue, Dubbo just after 8am this morning. FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls from witnesses who had noticed large... Learn more about the House Fire at Dubbo.
Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are working to extinguish a fire that broke out at a home on Connorton Avenue, Ashmont just after 3.30pm this afternoon. Numerous Triple Zero (000) callers reported large plumes of smoke issuing from... Learn more about the House Fire at Ashmont.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) along with NSW Police and NSW Ambulance have rescued a man who fell from a cliff face in Cronulla this afternoon. Firefighters received a call just after 2pm this afternoon following reports a person had fallen... Learn more about the Cliff Rescue at Cronulla.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a fire that broke out on a bus travelling on Parramatta Road, Camperdown just before 6pm on Monday 11 January. FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to smoke and... Learn more about the Bus Fire at Camperdown .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at a hazardous materials incident at a manufacturing facility on Pine Road, Yennora. Firefighters and specialist HAZMAT crews responded to the incident shortly before 5am following reports a 200 tonne vessel... Learn more about the Hazmat Incident at Yennora .
A house in Hibiscus Crescent, Macquarie Fields was extensively damaged following a fire that broke out in the early hours of this morning. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls from 2.05am and when they arrived... Learn more about the House Fire at Macquarie Fields.
Firefighters have extinguished a fire that began inside the engine of a car on Lyons Road, Drummoyne just after 3.30pm on Sunday 10 January. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames issuing from the bonnet of the luxury car. A crowbar... Learn more about the Car Fire at Drummoyne .
Just before 3:30pm, Sundsy 10 January Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to reports of a fire at a rubbish tip on Nagari Rd, Woy Woy On route fire crews noticed thick black smoke issuing and... Learn more about the Tip Fire at Woy Woy.
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Hurstville responded Triple Zero (000) calls to a truck alight at The Crescent, Kingsgrove shortly before 1pm on Sunday 10 January. Firefighters arrived to find the cabin of the medium rigid truck well alight... Learn more about the Truck fire at Kingsgrove .
Just after 11:30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of solar panels alight on the roof of a house in Crestwood Ave, Niagara Park On arrivals Fire crews found a small amount... Learn more about the Solar Panel Fire at Niagara Park.
RT @FRNSW_RS3: Grass fire #Albury Saturday night attended by @FRNSW & @NSWRFS quickly contained & controlled. @nswpolice investigatingGra… View on X [external link]
Just after 10:00am today Fire and Rescue responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to a house alight in Hepburn St, Linden On Arrival crews from Springwood found large amounts of smoke issuing from the Two Story Residential Dwelling. Crews quickly got... Learn more about the Structure Fire at Linden.
Just before 1.30am Sunday 10 January, Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Tweed Heads and Kingscliff responded to reports of a car and truck crash on the M1 motorway at Chinderah. On arrival crews found a four wheel drive had... Learn more about the Multi Vehicle Crash at Chinderah .
Just before 6:30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews responded to Triple Zero (000) calls to reports of smoke issuing from a nursing home on Badajoz Rd, North Ryde. Firefighters arrived to find an electrical powered chair alight in... Learn more about the Electrical Fire at North Ryde.
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have extinguished a fire that broke out inside a caravan on Second St, Cardiff South just before 12:30pm this afternoon. Crews from Charlestown and Cardiff Fire Stations arrived a short time later to find a large... Learn more about the Caravan Fire at Cardiff South .
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from the NSW South Coast have managed to extinguish a fire that broke out at a shop on Imlay St, Eden just after 9am this morning. A Triple Zero (000) caller reported large plumes of smoke... Learn more about the Shop Fire at Eden.
We’ve worn masks to protect you for a long time. Now we need you to wear yours to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our way of life. View on X [external link]
Wimbledon Road and the Castlereagh Highway at Walgett have reopened after being closed for more than four hours following a truck crash earlier this morning. Just before 11am crews from Fire and Rescue NSW and the Rural Fire Service were called... Learn more about the Truck Crash at Walgett.
Just after 7:30am this morning Fire and Rescue crews received a Triple Zero call (000) to reports of a house fire in Bonar st, Maitland. On arrival Fire and Rescue Crews from Rutherford and Maitland found smoke issuing from the roof... Learn more about the House Fire at Maitland.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a solar panel fire that broke out at a home in in Ellalong Way, Woongarrah at 9.42am today. A Triple Zero (000) caller reported smoke issuing from the roof of the home. Firefighters from... Learn more about the Solar Panel Fire at Woongarrah.
As the COVID-19 pandemic changes the way we go about our lives, our firefighters and support staff continue to ensure we remain prepared for anything. You may see our firefighters wearing a mask, we'd appreciate it if you could also wear yours if we visit your home or workplace. View on X [external link]
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