Fire Industry News for June 2025

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are still trying to extinguish a massive factory fire in Wetherill Park in Sydney's west after a blaze tore through the premises overnight. The intense 14th alarm fire has destroyed a pallet factory in Redfern Street and damaged neighbouring properties. FRNSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to the premises around 9.15 pm, with the first arriving crew reporting approximately 400 wooden pallets well alight. Additional resources were require...

Two people have been treated for burns and smoke inhalation after a lithium-ion battery from an e-skateboard exploded in a Roseville home overnight. Two Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks and 8 firefighters responded to calls for assistance at 2:20 am in the morning. A sleeping 26-year-old male woke to the sound of popping and crackling, finding the room full of smoke and the e-skateboard battery starting to flame. He and another occupant removed the device from the house, sustaining burns...

Dozens of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters today have set out on an epic 24-hour climb of the Furber Steps at Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains, to raise money for charity.  The group is seeking to aid research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND), as part of the annual ‘Firies Climb for MND’ event, and so far has raised almost half of its $100,000 target. The firefighters set off on their charity mission today, supported by FRNSW Commissioner - Jeremy Fewtrell, and Depu...

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter, driving to work, has stopped to protect a teenager during an e-bike fire this morning at Alexandria in inner Sydney. The 15-year-old had borrowed the e-bike from a family friend last night and was riding it to school when it burst into flames on Botany Road just after 8 am. Flames spitting from its battery Flames spitting from its battery as the overheated cells went into thermal runaway FRNSW HAZMAT Team Pioneer, David Jordan, was traveling along B...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently responding to a significant grass fire in Horningsea Park, in Sydney’s south west. Shortly before 2 pm, firefighters from FRNSW and the Rural Fire Service (RFS) were called to the blaze at the intersection of Camden Valley Way and Cowpasture Road. FRNSW Bushfire Tankers More than 20 fire trucks and 80 firefighters are on scene or on route, including FRNSW Bushfire Tankers and a Mobile Command Center. Firefighters are working to contain the fire a...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators suspect a faulty Lithium-ion battery caused a major house fire yesterday at Merrylands, in Sydney’s west. The blaze broke out in Murray Street, just before 2 pm. Six fire trucks and more than 24 firefighters battled the intense blaze for around 90-minutes, working desperately to stop flames spreading to neighbouring homes. The fire caused extensive damage to the house. No-one was injured in the incident. FRNSW’s FIRU fire scene F...

Fire crews have gained control of a large grass fire this afternoon at Brownsville in Wollongong. The blaze broke out in the grassland behind the northern on-ramp of the Princes Highway in Kanahooka Road, just before 2.30 pm. The flames jumped a median strip and set fire to adjacent bushland. Police diverted traffic around the scene. Firefighters from seven Fire and Rescue NSW trucks called in support, including a FRNSW bulk water tanker and additional appliances from the Rural Fire Service, at...

Fire crews have gained control of a large grass fire that had threatened homes at Horningsea Park this afternoon, in Sydney’s south-west. The blaze broke out just before 2 pm, at a former amusement park site at the corner of Camden Valley Way and Cowpasture Road. FRNSW with the RFS Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and the Rail Fire and Emergency Service, supported by NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and Transport for NSW. FRNSW closed the local rail corr...

A fire has caused extensive damage to a home in Merrylands in western Sydney this afternoon. Just before 2.00 pm, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a house that was well alight in Murray Street. requested extra resources On the way to the incident, firefighters observed thick smoke in the area and requested extra resources. Six trucks and more than 24 firefighters arrived on the scene and began attacking the intense fire. Flames were threatenin...

A minute’s silence has been observed now in honor of fallen firefighter, Daniel Howard, on the 10th anniversary of his death, at Cobar in the state’s Central West. Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, Assistant Commissioner – Regional Operations, Cheryl Steer, and Executive Director of Business Co-Ordination, Compliance and Reporting, Kelly McFadyen, joined “Howie’s” friends and family at a special ceremony at the scene of the tragedy in 2014....

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has donated a decommissioned fire truck to the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) on the NSW Mid North Coast to help protect and maintain culturally significant land. The bushfire tanker, which is no longer fit for purpose for FRNSW needs, will assist YAC’s Waagay Julu (fire team) to conduct cultural burns and hazard reduction within Gumbaynggirr Country in the Bellingen and Coffs Harbor local government areas. Reduce bushfire risks These habitats will b...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Firefighter, Peter Ryan, has been farewelled in style, commemorating his extraordinary 60 years of service at Oberon Fire Station. On Sunday, the occasion was marked with a parade down the main street of Oberon, with Peter riding in a vintage ‘Dennis Ace’ fire truck, the same historical model stationed in Oberon between 1964 and 1973. Fire service’s leadership team FRNSW band marched alongside Peter in the parade, playing crowd favorites to farewe...

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Firefighter Championships at Kelso, in the state’s Bathurst region, have come to a close, following a weekend of intense competition and skills development. The second regional heats of the 2024 Firefighter Championships proved to be full of comraderie, community spirit and teamwork. Top of the leaderboard Defending champions, 'Wyong A', once again shot to the top of the leaderboard, just ahead of Rural Fire Service (RFS) Kootingal and Country Fire Author...

Investigations are continuing into a car fire in Granville early this morning. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to Abeckett Street around 3.45 am after reports of a car fully alight in the area. Firefighters quickly got to work to contain the blaze, which was threatening nearby cars and properties. The fire was extinguished within 45 minutes. NSW Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the incident.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is battling a large house fire in Guildford. More than 40 firefighters and 10 trucks are on scene at a home on Marian Street that is well alight. Crews initially attacked the fire internally but due to the intense heat and flames, were forced to withdraw and are currently attacking the blaze externally from multiple sides. Smoke in surrounding locations The fire is also being attacked from above by an aerial platform. Nearby residents have been evacuated, and there...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is donating a decommissioned fire truck to the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) on the NSW Mid North Coast to help protect and maintain culturally significant land. The bushfire tanker, which is no longer fit for purpose for FRNSW needs, will assist YAC’s Waagay Julu (fire team) to conduct cultural burns and hazard reduction within Gumbaynggirr Country in the Bellingen and Coffs Harbour local government areas. Traditional smoking ceremony A traditional...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rushed to a park in Sydney's south-west where a light plane has made a crash landing. The single-engine aircraft, with two people on board, was on a training flight when it made a forced landing at Terone Sports Park in Bossley Park, around 2.30 this afternoon. It appears the plane suffered engine failure in flight. The young pilot shut down a series of onboard systems and made the emergency landing. Fire crews respond The plane has come to rest amo...

Lithium-ion battery-powered devices have caused two fires in Sydney over the past two days. The first fire involved an e-bike inside a home in Elizabeth Crescent, Northmead, on Tuesday around 5.00 pm. The e-bike was being charged with an after-market battery when it caught fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews were called to the single-storey residence and could see smoke issuing and flames coming from the front door. Fire involved a lithium-ion battery Firefighters quickly got to...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has applauded a concept by the Sydney Roosters NRL club to dedicate a match every season to the state’s first responders. Premier, Chris Minns, and Police Minister, Yasmin Catley, now joined Roosters officials and representatives from FRNSW, the NSW Police Force, NSW Ambulance, the Rural Fire Service, the State Emergency Service, Surf Life Saving Australia, the Volunteer Rescue Association and Marine Rescue to support the launch of the inaugural 'Emergency Serv...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is once again urging residents to ensure safe charging practices of lithium-ion battery-powered devices, following an e-bike fire near Newcastle yesterday. The owner was charging the device on the rear verandah of a property in Milford Street, Toronto just after 1.00 pm, when he heard a series of explosions. He ran outside and found the e-bike, which he had purchased second-hand only two weeks ago, well alight. Fire risk in NSW Fortunately, there were no reported i...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, has now joined Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib, and Member for Liverpool, Charishma Kaliyanda, to formally unveil the new $5.2 million fire station in Busby, in Sydney’s south-west. Work began on the station in September last year after the old, 60-year-old single-bay station, was demolished. FRNSW’s Clean Firefighter policy New station has two big engine bays and a drive-through option that makes entering the stati...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters wearing firefighting gear have powered through this year’s City2Surf, raising $80,208 for children suffering serious burns injuries. FRNSW Commissioner - Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM, along with a crew of 19 fellow firefighters, faced off with Heartbreak Hill wearing helmets and breathing apparatus, to raise vital funds for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation (SCHF). Latest in a string of fundraising efforts Beat the Burn has raised over $1.3...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) have now joined forces in a commitment to work together to safeguard communities from fire risk and enhance safety across the state. At the first ‘Insurance Industry Forum’ held at the City of Sydney Fire Station, representatives from FRNSW and the ICA came together to discuss key findings from recent research, share best practices and data, and develop actionable strategies to protect communities from fire. N...

A man has narrowly escaped an apartment fire, caused by a faulty lithium-ion battery, at Dee Why on Sydney’s northern beaches. The resident was charging a battery pack for a remote-controlled plane in his unit just after 8 pm on Sunday (4 August) when it burst into flames.  Quick-thinking by the occupant limited the spread of the fire. He managed to place the burning charger and battery into a fire-proof bag, which he placed on his balcony as he called Triple Zero (000) for help...

Five people have been evacuated from a unit block in Pendle Hill after a burst water main caused flooding in the area. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received a Triple Zero (000) call around midday reporting the incident in Stapleton Street. NSW Police Upon arrival, firefighters found large volumes of water coming from beneath the road, causing the basement area of a nearby unit block to flood. NSW Police safely evacuated the impacted residents. FRNSW responded with additional resources to the...

A fire has destroyed an automotive workshop in Smithfield this afternoon. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received a number of Triple Zero (000) calls to a building fire in Percival Road just after 2.20 pm. Crews reported large volumes of smoke whilst enroute to the incident and requested more resources.  Scene by NSW Ambulance Fifteen fire trucks, including a ladder platform truck, and 60 firefighters battled the blaze and stopped the fire from spreading to adjoining properties. Crews...

A fire believed to have started from a lithium-ion battery-powered electric bike or scooter left on charge has destroyed a shed in Queanbeyan. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to a property in Miller Street following reports of a fire around 7.15 am. Upon arrival, firefighters found a shed at the back of a property well alight and quickly got to work. Crews took just over 30 minutes to extinguish the blaze and there were no reported injuries. The shed was completely destroyed in the fire...

In a first for Australian fire agencies, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is partnering with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to develop cutting-edge, Artificial Intelligence-based immersive disaster simulation and training systems. UNSW has invested more than $35 million in multiple AI-powered programs that FRNSW intend to use to train its firefighters in realistic scenarios. Virtual reality setting Firefighters will be able to train in a VR setting at the FRNSW Emergency Services Under...

A smash repair business in Guildford has been destroyed by an intense fire earlier. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to the premises in Clarke Street just before 5.00 am. More than 10 trucks, including a ladder platform, and 50 firefighters arrived on scene to find the property well alight. Reported injuries and investigations Crews quickly got to work to contain the fire but withdrew after the roof collapsed. Firefighters continued to tackle the blaze from above using the la...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is warning the public not to take dangerous risks to stay warm during the current polar snap that’s gripping Australia’s east coast. A strong low-pressure system continues to pull cold air from the Southern Ocean near Antarctica this week, generating temperatures up to six degrees below average in the eastern parts of the country. NSW’s Northern Tablelands FRNSW is encouraging the public not to engage in risky behavior to heat up homes during the...