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The ACT Rural Fire Service will tomorrow, Sunday 19 May, 2013, conduct two hazard reduction burns at Kowen and Nicholls. The Kowen burn will commence at 9.30am east of the Yass and Sutton Roads intersection, between the Molonglo River and … Continue reading →

The fire is now contained and under control. Two Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) tankers, two ACTRFS tankers, an ACTRFS Group Officer and an ACTF&R Commander are currently on scene. Crews will remain on site dampening down the mulch pile … Continue reading →

Firefighters are using Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) to knock the fire down. The fire is approximately 100 square metres in size. One pumper, two Compressed Air Foam Units (CAFS), four tankers and a Commander are on scene. Time of … Continue reading →

The ACT Rural Fire Service will tonight, Thursday 16th May, 2013, conduct a hazard reduction burn near Tharwa. The ACT Handy Map grid reference is J17. Temporary smoke cover may occur. Every effort is made to conduct the burn in … Continue reading →

Canberra is experiencing an outbreak of gastroenteritis, in some cases caused by salmonella bacteria. A large number of people have become unwell enough to require medical assessment and treatment. More information from the ACT Health Directorate