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We responded to over 150,000 incidents in 2023-24. 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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Storms across the Illawarra have wreaked havoc on homes. Weve responded to more than 100 storm related incidents overnight. Today weve sent strike teams to assist @NSWSES to help those in need. View on X [external link]
CESSNOCK | Multiple #FRNSW crews are working to evacuate residents and protect nearby buildings following a ruptured gas main. Gas main is high pressure and exclusion zone is 100m. View on X [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficSyd: NARRABEEN TO OXFORD FALLS: Wakehurst Parkway is closed in both directions due to flooding. Use Pittwater Rd & Warringah Rd instead. Oxford Falls Rd is also closed. View on X [external link]
#FRNSW is attending numerous calls for help following the current wild weather. Please call Triple Zero (000) for a life threatening emergency and call 132 500 for storm assistance. View on X [external link]
BLAKEHURST | A house fire has been extinguished on Stuart Cr. #FRNSW crews arrived to find a fire on the exterior of the house. 2 adults and 1 child are being treated for smoke inhalation by @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
MOUNT PLEASANT | #FRNSW crews are working to scatter absorbent over the spill. Some trucks have been able to move as a result, while others are still stranded. View on X [external link]
MOONEY MOONEY CREEK | #FRNSW crews have isolated a fuel leak and are now decanting the remaining 300L of fuel following a truck and car crash earlier this morning. Nth bound traffic is affected. View on X [external link]
GLENBROOK | The eastbound lanes of The Great Western Hwy are closed at Glenbrook due to a truck fire. The truck is carrying flour and is fully involved in fire. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a house fire on McNeill Close, Macksville earlier today. On arrival, crews found the rear of the house alight and quickly gained access to confirm no one was inside the property. Crews, assisted by NSW... Learn more about the House Fire at Macksville.
CHIPPING NORTON | Numerous #FRNSW crews are fighting a fire in a factory on Riverside Dr. The fire is contained however its in an area involving conveyer-belts so extinguishment is complicated. View on X [external link]
WHALE BEACH | #FRNSW rescue crews from the Northern Beaches have located and secured a patient with a suspected broken ankle. Patient will be carried out 400m to an awaiting @NSWAmbulance vehicle. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has battled a shop fire on Kalunga Lane, Rooty Hill earlier this morning. FRNSW crews arrived on scene to find a large amount of smoke issuing from a pile of rubbish alight at the rear of... Learn more about the Shop Fire at Rooty Hill.
BELMORE | Six #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a building fire on Kent St in Belmore. Four workers have been evacuated. View on X [external link]
BALMORAL | #FRNSW crews are working with @NSWAmbulance paramedics to rescue a teenage who has fallen off a cliff near Mandolong Rd. Strategy to airlift the patient is being formulated. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently attending a house fire on Botany Road, Botany. More than 20 firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and flame issuing from a two level building. Firefighters' quick actions have contained the fire to... Learn more about the House Fire at Botany.
The temperatures have dropped, but your safety standards shouldnt! Stay out of harm this winter, before lighting a fire, always check that your chimney is clear. For more tips on keeping your home safe from fire visit View on X [external link]
RT @MoF_Sydney: Today’s #FlashbackFriday incident took place 10 years ago last month. On 5 July 2011 @FRNSW responded to calls of fire at a factory complex in Bombaderry. It took over 8 crews 20 hours to extinguish. #MuseumofFire #Museum #Fire #Firefighters #history #Bombaderry #Nowra View on X [external link]
WILTON | Multiple #FRNSW crews are working with the @NSWRFS to extinguish a fire in a large machinery shed on Macarthur Drive. View on X [external link]
AIRDS | #FRNSW is working with multiple other agencies to search for a man who is reported to be missing in bushland near Woolwash Road. @NSWSES, @nswpolice, @NSWRFS and @NSWAmbulance are in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently attending to a fire in bushland off Shellharbour Road, Warrawong. More than 10 FRNSW firefighters, with assistance from NSW Rural Fire Service, are working to contain the blaze which broke out just before 2pm. Approximately... Learn more about the Bush Fire at Warrawong.
NAROOMA | 300L of oil has spilt into the inlet off of Bluewater Drive. #FRNSW crews have deployed HAZMAT booms to contain the spill ready for removal. View on X [external link]
RT @frnswaviation: Mortdale | Hazard reduction. FRNSW are currently performing a hazard reduction in Mortdale. Smoke rising vertically and dispersing well. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Over the past 20 years climate related disasters have made up 91% of all recorded events.* @FRNSW’s flexible humanitarian response capabilities are deployed both overseas and here in Aus. #OCHA #TheHumanRace *Wallemacq, 2018, Economic Losses, Poverty and Disasters 1998-2017. View on X [external link]
Twenty Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently on scene at a house fire on St Johns Rd, Glebe. The fire broke out at 7:30am this morning, with firefighters arriving to find smoke issuing from the rear of a two-level... Learn more about the House Fire at Glebe.
Just after 4:30 this morning Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to a unit fire in Iwunda Rd, Lalor Park. Upon arrival, firefighters found a ground floor unit well alight and worked quickly to extinguish the blaze. Approximately 20 residents were... Learn more about the Lalor Park Unit Fire at Lalor Park.
Just after midnight, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a house fire on The Anchorage, Dudley. More than 30 firefighters arrived on scene and found the rear of a house well alight. They worked... Learn more about the House Fire at Dudley.
Welcome Saraiha and Kristy! Both on-call firefighters, both from Broken Hill, and both are joining the ranks of our permanent firefighters! View on X [external link]
LIDCOMBE | #FRNSW crews are extinguishing a car fire on Mons St. @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]
SYD CITY | A man has landed heavily and is injured following a fall at an address on George St in the CBD. #FRNSW crews from @CityOfSydFRNSW are working with @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance to secure and transport the man. View on X [external link]
#FRNSW crews are in attendance at this crash. It will be a protracted incident. View on X [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].
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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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