Forestville and Killarney Heights Public Safety Round-Up: 09–15 May Incidents

Police, ambulance and fire crews responded to several reported incidents in Forestville and Killarney Heights between 09 May and 15 May, according to reports received by authorities.



Disorderly Behaviour

Shortly before 7:45 pm on Saturday, 09 May, NSW Police received a report of a group of youths behaving in a disorderly manner near Cannons Parade, Forestville.

Just before 8:15 pm on Saturday, 09 May, NSW Police were notified of a group of youths allegedly throwing water-filled balloons at vehicles on Melwood Avenue, Forestville.

Fire and Hazard Responses

Just after 9:45 pm on Monday, 11 May, a man attended Fire and Rescue NSW Forestville Station on Cook Street, Forestville, with concerns about an overheating lithium-ion motorcycle battery.

Firefighters checked the battery temperature using a thermal imaging camera before placing it in a drum of water as a safety measure. The owner was advised that firefighters would monitor the battery for a day before he returned to collect it and arrange safe disposal.

Shortly before 6:45 pm on Tuesday, 12 May, Fire and Rescue NSW Forestville Station was called to Warringah Road, Forestville, after a report of a car leaking fuel.

Firefighters found the vehicle had run out of fuel, but also confirmed a leak from the fuel system. The owner was helped to arrange a tow, and absorbent material was used to treat the spilled fuel.

Theft and Security Report

Just after 10:45 pm on Monday, 11 May, NSW Police responded to a security alarm activation on Melwood Avenue, Forestville.

Traffic Incident

Just after 7:00 pm on Thursday, 14 May, NSW Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Warringah Road, Killarney Heights. No injuries were reported.

Just after 1:30 pm on Friday, 15 May, NSW Police and NSW Ambulance responded to a two-car crash on Warringah Road, Forestville, near Currie Road.



Paramedics assessed both drivers at the scene. One person was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition.

No further details were listed for the remaining reports.

Published 16-May-2026



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