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Storm and Flood Assistance
An estimated 50 people have been evacuated from the ground and first floors of the office building.
Firefighters have identified a small gas leak in a plant room which is believed to have spread into a number of air-conditioning vents on the first two floors of the building.
There are no reports of injuries at this stage.
ACT Fire & Rescue is on scene with two fire pumpers, a Commander and the HAZMAT Unit.