Two hazard reduction burns tomorrow in the ACT

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...

Update two - Mulch fire at Parkwood Road

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...

Update - Mulch fire at Parkwood Road

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...

Mulch fire at Parkwood Road

ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Rural Fire Service are currently responding to a mulch fire at Parkwood Road, Recycling Circuit, Belconnen. One pumper, two Compressed Air...

Update three - House fire in Spence

Firefighters have knocked down the fire and commenced mopping up operations. Two fire pumpers remain on scene, with the Breathing Apparatus vehicle and a command...

Update two - House fire in Spence

The fire is now under control. Firefighters are working to fully extinguish the fire which is still heavily involved with firefighting operations hampered by structural...

Update - House fire in Spence

ACT Fire & Rescue are continuing to extinguish the fire in the single story 3 bedroom house. The property has sustained significant damage. No damage to neighbouring...

House fire in Spence

ACT Fire & Rescue are currently on scene at a house fire in Somerville Street, Spence. The fire is well alight and has gone through the roof space. Three fire...

Hazard Reduction burn tonight near Tharwa

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...