ACT Fire & Rescue and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters are on scene at the recycling facility on Underwood Street, Beard.
Canberrans and those in surrounding NSW will see the Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT) known as ‘Bomber 912’ in the sky this afternoon between 12:30-1:30pm, weather dependant.
The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted that severe thunderstorms including strong winds, heavy rainfall and hail are all possible across the ACT this afternoon.
Due to significant rainfall across the fireground, the status of the Orroral Valley Fire has changed to Patrol.
The Orroral Valley Fire is at an ADVICE level bushfire warning.
Volunteer ACT Rural Fire Service (ACT RFS) members acted quickly this afternoon when a member of the public went into cardiac arrest at Chisolm shops.
Damage assessment teams have completed work on Corin Road following the impact of the Orroral Valley Fire in the area, and it is now safe for travel.
The Orroral Valley Fire is at an ADVICE level bushfire warning.
A 12 year old boy has been struck by a vehicle on Alexander Street in Red Hill.
ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS), ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Policing attended the scene.
The Orroral Valley Fire is at an ADVICE level bushfire warning.
