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Reporting Property Damage

13 February 2020

An online form for people impacted by bushfires, is available to report property fire damage to the NSW Police.

The online form allows people to report damage to structures – including homes, sheds and businesses – as well as vehicles and vessels – including cars, caravans, tractors, boats, jet skis and yachts – and household property such as televisions, laptops, lounges and bicycles.

After completing the form, you will be issued with a Bushfire Report Reference Number, that can be used when speaking with police and insurance providers.

The report will then be reviewed by a PoliceLink Customer Service Representative and once accepted, an official NSW Police Force Event number will be provided.

For an official NSW Police Force report to be created, you will need to have the following information;


  • Your details as the person making the report
  • Details of any owners of the property
  • Details of your insurer, if available
  • Location of where the damage occurred
  • Details of the property that was damaged
  • How the property was damaged


Community members are reminded that the online form is for reporting damage to property only.

For more information and to submit a report visit: www.police.nsw.gov.au/bushfire_report