NSW Rural Fire Service Macarthur

31/12/2024

Deployment | Grampians National Park, Victoria

Deployment | Tamworth

NSW RFS crews from Cumberland d Macarthur are currently deployed to both Victoria and Tamworth.

Specialist Remote Area Firefightwrs deployed to Victoria last week, these crews will return tomorrow and replacement crews have already been dispatched.

Earlier today, crews deployed to Tamworth to assist local crews over the next few days. 5 light trucks from Cumberland Macarthur were sent as part of a 20 truck contingent to Tamworth.

We are expecting more requests for assistance over coming days as the NSW RFS still have 3 bushfire declarations in place for Chiffley, Tamworth and Singleton areas and are providing support to Victoria.

30/12/2024

Truck Fire | M7 Motorway

At about 4:30pm, emergency services were dispatched to a truck fire on the M7 at Cecil Hills.

RFS, Fire & Rescue, Police and M7 crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire and direct traffic around the scene on the motorway at Elizabeth Drive Southbound.

Fire had spread to nearby scrub and bush which also had to be extinguished. Fire & Rescue specialist crews were also called to transfer the diesel out of the truck so that the truck could be safely removed.

Traffic was severely affected southbound as recovery teams worked to clear the burnt wreckage of the truck.

📸 Casula RFB

30/12/2024

New NSW RFS Pumper | Middleton Brigade

Christmas came early for the members of the Middleton Brigade located at West Hoxton.

The brigade has taken delivery of its new Cat 10 Urban Pumper, just in time for Christmas.

This vehicle will enhance the brigades capabilities to better serve the surrounding communities.

We are experiencing an increase in structural fires within the surrounding areas, 2 in the last 24 hours at Austral and Cobbitty.

The new pumper will be sent to many incidents including Structure Fires, Vehicle Fires, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Spillages, Explosion Incidents and Fires where Property is under threat.

This new Pumper is one of seven NSW RFS pumpers for the Cumberland Macarthur district.

Middleton brigade are currently training on the new vehicle and equipment, equipping the vehicle with hose and supplies.

The new Pumper will be online and serving the community in the new year.
If you see the new Pumper out and about, stop, say hello and the crew would be happy to show you through the new truck and its features.

29/12/2024

Shed Fire | Cobbitty

Shortly before 10pm last night (29th), emergency services were called to a shed explosion at Cut Hill Road at Cobbitty.

Multiple crews from NSW RFS and Fire Rescue NSW were dispatched to the property where they located a large shed that was well alight.

Crews were faced with exploding LPG cylinders and flames above the roof of the shed.

Fast work by Fire Rescue and RFS had the fire under control quickly. Due to the limited water supply, 3 bulk water trucks were brought in and crews used water from a dam on the property.

No one was seriously injured and all occupants are accounted for.

29/12/2024

Vehicle into Building | Mount Hunter

This-morning, Narellan Brigade were called to assist Southern Highlands at Mount Hunter.

On scene, crews found a ute and trailer had driven into the community hall at Mount Hunter.

The hall had collapsed over the top of the Ute.
The occupant had been able to exit the vehicle and was not injured.

Extensive damage was sustained to the hall.

29/12/2024

House Fire | Austral

Fire crews were called to a house fire in Austral early this morning. On arrival, crews were faced with a 2 story house alight.

Multiple crews from NSW RFS and Fire Rescue NSW were required to control the blaze.

Thankfully, all occupants escaped and were accounted for. The cause of the fire is still being determend.

26/12/2024

⚠️ Extreme Fire Danger Rating - Friday 27 December ⚠️
Due to hot, dry, and windy conditions, an Extreme Fire Danger Rating is forecast for the Greater Sydney Area today.
A Total Fire Ban has also been declared. A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing.
You should take action now to protect your life and property. These are dangerous fire conditions:
1️⃣ Check your bush fire plan and ensure that your property is fire ready.
2️⃣ If a fire starts, take immediate action.
3️⃣ If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
4️⃣ Reconsider travel through bush fire risk areas.
Stay informed by visiting the www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or using the Hazards Near Me app for.
🚒 If you see a fire without fire trucks in attendance, call 000 immediately.

Campbelltown City Council, NSW
Camden Council
Liverpool City Council Australia
Campbelltown City Police Area Command
Camden Police Area Command
Liverpool City Police Area Command
Macarthur Chronicle

26/12/2024

⚠️ Extreme Fire Danger Rating - Friday 27 December ⚠️

Due to hot, dry, and windy conditions, an Extreme Fire Danger Rating is forecast for the Greater Sydney Area tomorrow, which includes Hawkesbury.

A Total Fire Ban has also been declared. A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing.

You should take action now to protect your life and property. These are dangerous fire conditions:

1️⃣ Check your bush fire plan and ensure that your property is fire ready.

2️⃣ If a fire starts, take immediate action.

3️⃣ If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.

4️⃣ Reconsider travel through bush fire risk areas.

Stay informed by visiting the www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or using the Hazards Near Me app for.

🚒 If you see a fire without fire trucks in attendance, call 000 immediately.

Camden Council
Campbelltown City Council, NSW
Liverpool City Council Australia
Campbelltown City Police Area Command
Camden Police Area Command
Liverpool City Police Area Command

26/12/2024

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Friday 27 December for the Greater Sydney Region, Greater Hunter, Northern Slopes and North Western areas. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger.

It's important you and your family know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Remember to report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

25/12/2024

Bushfire | Simmos Beach, Macquarie Fields

Yesterday afternoon, NSWRFS brigades were called to reports of a bush fire in Simmos Beach at Macquarie Fields.

Upon arrival crews were faced with a progressing bushfire and went to work with 50 other firefighters. After multiple hours crews brought the fire under control and contained it to just under 2 hectares.

This morning Georges River members were back out this morning patrolling and cleaning up any hotspots to ensure no further ignitions with unfavourable weather later this week.

As we head into the hottest part of summer and conditions drying out, please remain vigilant and safe, report any unattended fire to triple zero.

22/12/2024

⚠️ Extreme Fire Danger Rating - Monday 23 December ⚠️
Due to hot, dry, and windy conditions, an Extreme Fire Danger Rating is forecast for the Greater Sydney Area today.
A Total Fire Ban has also been declared. A total fire ban means no fires out in the open.
A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing

Stay informed by visiting the NSW website: rfs.nsw.gov.au or using the Hazards Near Me app.

If you see a fire without fire trucks in attendance, call 000 immediately.

22/12/2024

Tomorrow will see a total fire ban in place within several areas of the State including the Greater Sydney area, where we see a Fire Danger Rating of Extreme.
Down load the Hazards Near me app in the app or Play store and set your watch zones.
Know your risk and what to do if fire threatens.
Report all unattended fires to 000.
For more information visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

Campbelltown City Council, NSW
Camden Council
Liverpool City Council Australia

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Monday 23 December for the Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney Region, Northern Slopes and North Western areas. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens.

Take action now. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

19/12/2024

Double demerits are in place for thirteen consecutive days in NSW over the New Year period, from Friday, 20 December 2024 until Wednesday, 1 January 2025 inclusive.

17/11/2024

Car Fire | Leppington

Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire at Leppington this afternoon. The car had caught alight in the McDonalds drive thru on Raby Road.

On arrival, crews found the vehicle alight at window 1 next to the electrical distribution board.

Crews from NSWRFS and FRNSW worked quickly to bring the blaze under control and prevent its spread to the store.

Thankfully, no one was injured and the store escaped any serious damage.

The vehicle is not an EV.

17/11/2024

07/11/2024

A Total Fire Ban is now in place for the Greater Sydney Region, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, North Western and Upper Central West Plains areas. Hot and windy conditions are expected throughout the day with High fire danger across most of NSW.

It's important you are ready to act and know what you'll do if threatened by fire. Remember to report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For more information on the Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

07/11/2024

There is a total fire ban in effect 8/11/2024, within the Greater Sydney Area from Midnight tonight.

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Friday 8 November 2024 for the North Western, Upper Central West Plains, Greater Sydney Region and Illawarra/Shoalhaven areas. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across most of the state, increasing the fire danger. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Take action now.

Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr