The Latest Breaking News from Fire and Rescue NSW

Backyard fire sends smoke drifting across Newcastle

The resident extinguished the fire with a garden hose.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 3, 2024

Support branch for defence veterans now fighting fires

The RSL has revived a sub-branch established a century ago to support defence veterans who take up the fight against bushfires.

AAP · Dec 24, 2023

Firey who died in house blaze made 'ultimate sacrifice'

A funeral service has been held for Michael Kidd, a veteran firefighter who was "bloody good" at his job and made the ultimate professional sacrifice.

AAP · Dec 22, 2023

Sydney Was Blowier Than A Bondi House Party Last Night Thanks To Some Hectic Cyclonic Winds

Bureau of Meteorology says the Sydney wind whipped up gusts of around 100 kilometres per hour across parts of Sydney.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 31, 2023

New NSW fire chief flags mental health focus and financial stability after recent turmoil

Jeremy Fewtrell says upcoming bushfire season will include ‘periods of really intense activity’ as he takes up commissioner role

The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2023

Wallsend fire being treated as suspicious

The fire is being treated as suspicious and Newcastle police are investigating how the blaze broke out.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 29, 2023

30 Residents Of A Syd High-Rise Apartment Were Evacuated After An E-Bike Battery Sparked A Fire

Earlier in the month, an e-bike battery exploded in a hostel at Potts Point.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 23, 2023

Emergency at high-tech energy plant stabilised

Firefighters and scientific experts have been called in to deal with a dangerous heat build-up at a NSW plant producing blocks that sit at temperatures of 600C.

AAP · Oct 6, 2023

Backpackers caught in suspected faulty e-bike battery explosion in Sydney hostel

One person injured and 70 evacuated during the Darlinghurst blaze which is believed to have been sparked by a lithium battery

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023

Fire destroys home at Belmont, five crews fight blaze

The blaze broke out at about 6.20pm - there was no-one inside the burning building.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2023