House Fire - Harrison

ACT Fire & Rescue (ACT F&R) were called to a house fire in Osprey Street, Harrison this evening at approximately 9.15pm.

Update - Bushfire at Bendora Dam

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that the bushfire in the remote area of Namadgi National Park, on Bendora Road between Bulls Head picnic area and Bendora Dam has been extinguished.

Update - Bushfire at Bendora Dam

This is an ADVICE level bushfire warning. A bushfire has started near Bendora Dam. If you are in this area, you need to keep up to date.

ADVICE - Grassfire at Bendora Dam

This is an ADVICE level bushfire warning. A bushfire has started near Bendora Dam. If you are in this area, you need to keep up to date.

Strong winds in the ACT

Strong winds have kept the ACT State Emergency Service and ACT Fire & Rescue busy this weekend. 23 requests for assistance have been received since 3:30 pm, Friday 25 October.

Dust Haze in the ACT

ACT Emergency Services Agency advises that the haze seen across Canberra is dust caused by wind, not smoke.

Statement from the ESA Commissioner - Georgeina Whelan

On Monday 21 October 2019, there was a motor vehicle incident at the intersection of Brisbane Avenue and Bowen Drive that involved an ACT Fire & Rescue crew who were responding to a fire alarm.

House Fire - Ainslie

At approximately 2:15pm ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) and ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS) responded to a house fire on Lister Crescent, Ainslie.