ALL CLEAR - Building Fire - O'Connor

ACT Fire & Rescue has completed firefighting operations at Moorhouse St, O'Connor.

The fire has now been extinguished and the scene has been handed over to ACT Policing for investigation.

There has been no reports of any injuries. All roads in the area have now re-opened. 

Residents in unaffected units have been cleared to return to their properties.

The building has susstained significant damage.

ACT Fire & Rescue are on scene at a building fire on Moorhouse Street, O'Connor.

Firefighters from five stations are working to slow the spread of a fire which is burning in three units within an eight-unit, two story complex.

The three units are well alight, and crews are working to contain and slow the spread of the fire.

Surrounding units have been evacuated as a precaution.

ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Policing are on scene supporting firefighters.

There has been no confirmed injuries at this stage.

There are local road closures in place and the community is being asked to avoid the area.