The Latest Breaking News from Fire and Rescue

Residents escape as fire engulfs Macgregor home

Emergency services remain on the scene.

The Canberra Times · Sep 13

As the UK and Europe battle deadly wildfires, what lessons can Australia offer?

Knowledge learned over more than a century in Australia is being tested by worsening fires. It’s a familiar narrative around the world

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17

Wayanad landslide: NDRF, Fire teams intensify river search for missing Vikram Rana as rescue ops enter Day 5

Rescue teams intensified search operations along the Meenachipuzha river for one missing person. Visibility improved significantly after excavation work in the upper reaches was halted. Authorities believe detailed excavation in Zone 2 could help locate the missing project manager. Seven bodies have been recovered so far from the landslide site.…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

Monmouth shops left underwater as ‘major incident’ declared after severe flooding

Monmouth was hit by severe flooding in the early hours of Saturday (15 November), prompting South Wales Fire and Rescue to declare a major incident as the aftermath of Storm Claudia continues in Wales.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025

The man accused of killing 2 Idaho firefighters had once aspired to be one

A 20-year-old man’s life appeared to have begun to unravel in the months before law enforcement say he fatally shot two firefighters and severely wounded a third as they responded to a wildfire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Rise in lithium battery blazes sparks fire boss warning

NSW fire authorities are warning of the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after a spike in potentially-lethal fires caused by the devices.

AAP · Feb 10, 2025

Major incident declared in South Wales as Storm Bert takes its toll

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, South Wales Fire and Rescue, Natural Resources Wales and South Wales Police have declared a major incident.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024

Driver flees crash scene: vehicle hit parked car, ran through fence

Police, paramedics and NSW Fire and Rescue attended the scene.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2024

Pet Dog Miraculously Survives Six Days Buried in Debris of Destroyed Virginia Home: 'Makes You Feel Good'

A dog was found alive amongst rubble following an explosion that destroyed the home she lived in with her owners in Haymarket, Virginia, officials reported.

Latin Times · Oct 22, 2024

Car engulfed by flames, police investigate arson

Fire and Rescue NSW were late on Saturday August 10.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 11, 2024