Latest news and updates
For all life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)
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.
Filter by:
View all
Incidents + Twitter
Media releases
Latest news and updates
LANE COVE Tunnel - FRNSW responding to reports of a car fire just before the tunnel entrance east bound which puts it at North Ryde just east of Pittwater Road. Three trucks responding, reports just fire is extinguished by another motorist - FRNSW will continue to respond. - View on X [external link]
WOY WOY BAY - FRNSW Rescue Trucks are on scene with NSW Ambulance Paramedics, Police and the RFS at a serious multi vehicle crash on Woy Woy Road - see map. Reports two people trapped in separate vehicles. Paramedics treating the injured , FRNSW working on an rescue plan. View on X [external link]
MARSDEN PARK - FRNSW firefighters are assisting NSW Ambulance Paramedics at Astoria Street with a person who is suffering a medical episode. It is not fire related. This is a NSW Ambulance lead response. View on X [external link]
Update 2 - Campbelltown Townhouse Fire - The blaze in Richmond Crescent has been extinguished. FRNSW searched the premises no one was found. The incident is under investigation and deemed suspicious. 15 neighbors evacuated, all have since returned no injuries. View on X [external link]
Update Campbelltown - Townhouse fire on Richmond Cresent. Seven fire trucks and approximately 30 firefighters have contained the fire. FRNSW has stopped the fire from spreading to an adjoining townhouse. Firefighters currently conducting search. No injuries reported at this stage View on X [external link]
CAMPBELLTOWN - FRNSW on scene at a two level townhouse fire in Richmond Cres. We have water on the fire and conducting a search. No persons unaccounted for at this stage operations continuing View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Taree Fire Station celebrated 100 years of service to the local community on Saturday 17 May. FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM joined dignitaries, community members, and current and former firefighters at a special event marking the... Learn more about the Taree Fire Station marks 100 years of service at Taree.
NOWRA - FRNSW has extinguished a fire in a home on McDonald Ave. Three fire truck and 14 firefighters took approx 40 mins to contain the fire. No injuries reported. Where and how the fire ignited is now under investigation by Police and FRNSW. Time of call 09:19. View on X [external link]
BANKSTOWN - FRNSW arrived on scene Greenfield Parade, smoke issuing from a two level restaurant. Six fire trucks in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) says the escape of a family of four from a fire at Kellyville, in Sydney’s north-west, last night emphasises the need for every household to form a home evacuation plan. FRNSW received a large number of... Learn more about the Family of four escapes house fire at Kellyville.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is rolling up the doors for its annual Open Day this Saturday, with firefighters urging the community to ensure it has a working smoke alarm in the lead up to winter. Fire stations across the state... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW rolls up its doors for annual Open Day at .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a dramatic high-voltage transformer fire that's led to a power outage at Turramurra, on Sydney's upper north shore. Around 6.30 last night, FRNSW crews responded to more than 20 Triple Zero (000) calls... Learn more about the ***VIDEO - Dramatic transformer fire causes power outage at Turramurra .
If our Open Day isnt on your weekend agenda, cancel everything. Start again. Saturday, 10 May 202510am - 2pm - Find your local fire station here: View on X [external link]
Firefighters who hauled six tankers full of hydrogen from a hazmat exclusion zone are among more than 100 people being formally recognised by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) as part of a special event at City of Sydney Fire Station... Learn more about the Firefighters honoured for heroic actions on St Florian's Day at .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used a hammer and chisel to carefully extract an adventurous 12-week-old puppy, stuck in a wall below a house today at Merrylands, in Sydney’s west. “Lulu”, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, got her head stuck... Learn more about the *** Update - VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE - Firefighters rescue puppy during delicate operation at Merrylands.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has rescued an unconscious man from a burning cottage in Pavillion Street, Queenscliff on Sydney’s northern beaches. FRNSW was alerted to the incident at 22:32pm last night, after neighbours observed a fire venting from windows of... Learn more about the Firefighters rescue unconscious man from burning cottage at Queenscliff.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued at least four people trapped by flash-flooding during a storm front yesterday in Newcastle. The storm struck parts of the city around 4pm, generating a number of Triple-Zero (000) calls for help to... Learn more about the *** VIDEO - Firefighters rescue residents trapped by Newcastle flash-flooding at Merewether.
Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Ignitable Liquid Detection Dog, Gandalf, has been awarded Canine Hero of the Year in the Service Dog category at the 2025 Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Sydney Royal Easter Show. The prestigious title recognises Gandalf’s extraordinary... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW’s Gandalf crowned Canine Hero of the Year at Sydney.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a garage fire caused by a lithium-ion battery explosion this morning at Lurnea in Sydney’s south-west. FRNSW was alerted to a loud explosion and fire at the property in Jedda Street, just after... Learn more about the Update - stills added - Man injured by lithium-ion battery blast at Lurnea.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has contained and rendered safe a large chemical spill after a fatal truck crash on the Sturt Highway in Euston in the state's Murray Region. All emergency services responded to reports of a crash between... Learn more about the - Major Hazardous Materials Response after Fatal Crash at Euston Balranald - Murray Region - NSW .
The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) stand will be the one to see at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show, offering show-goers plenty of hands-on, interactive experiences. FRNSW’s Show display will include ‘paw-some' demonstrations, including a K9 capability demonstration where a... Learn more about the “Roll up, roll up!” - Fire and Rescue NSW returns to the Royal Easter Show, showcasing rescue, drone and canine capabilities at Sydney Olympic Park.
The NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, today welcomed 169 new firefighters to Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) ranks at a graduation ceremony at the Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills in Sydney’s west. There were also 24 FRNSW personnel... Learn more about the Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib welcomes more than 160 new firefighters at Fire and Rescue NSW graduation at .
A man has died in a serious truck crash on the Hume Highway near Campbelltown, with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) working to extinguish an intense blaze at the scene. At approximately 6.30am, FRNSW crews responded to calls of a truck... Learn more about the Truck crash and fire closes Hume Highway at Campbelltown.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have worked through the night to contain a large fire that destroyed a Richmond River High School building, that was due for demolition, in North Lismore. At approximately 6.30pm on Friday, more than 50... Learn more about the Fire destroys school building at Lismore.
The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, today unveiled a station upgrade and two new fire engines to protect the community of Ulladulla on the state’s south coast. The improvements include a $1.7 million station refurbishment, which began in... Learn more about the Multi-million-dollar Fire and Rescue NSW resource boost for Ulladulla at Ulladulla.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to a fire involving a car carrier on the Hume Highway at Denham Court, in Sydney's south west, just after 11.30am today. The prime mover, carrying several new hybrid vehicles, was successfully detached from... Learn more about the Carrier truck fire destroys five cars at Denham Court.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) fighters have extinguished a fire that occurred in a commercial laundry in Parramatta earlier today. The site has been declared a crime scene and handed over to NSW Police as a matter of procedure.... Learn more about the Updated footage - FRNSW drone assists with operations in commercial laundry fire at Parramatta.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews are on scene this morning, having battled a major building fire in Parramatta overnight. The blaze broke out at approximately 1.10am in the Dunlop Street commercial laundry premises. On route to the incident, firefighters identified a well-developed... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW operations continue following commercial laundry fire at Parramatta.
North Parramatta | The fire at Dunlop Street, North Parramatta has been contained but is expected to smoulder through the morning. Because there may be smoke in the area, residents and businesses in the vicinity are advised to keep doors, windows, and vents closed. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW will be undertaking a hazard reduction burn on North Head located near Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches today. Smoke from the planned hazard reduction burn may settle in and around the Manly area today and will be... Learn more about the Hazard reduction advisory – North Head, Sydney at .
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.