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Structure fire in Dickson

ACT Fire & Rescue has almost extinguished a structure fire in Dickson. Crews were alerted to the incident on Hawdon Place at 6:47pm and arrived a short time later...

Update - Strong odour detected in Fyshwick

The source of the smell has been confirmed as chlorine granules. Air monitoring was conducted before people evacuated from nearby buildings were permitted back...

Strong odour detected in Fyshwick

A handful of buildings have been evacuated in Fyshwick as a safety precaution only following reports of a strong smell in the air. ACT Fire & Rescue was called to...

Prescribed burning continues in the ACT

The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development, weather permitting, will continue prescribed burning activities tomorrow and Friday at various locations in...

Update - City office building evacuated

Firefighters have found the source of the smoke. It was produced by an electrical fault. The HAZMAT unit is on scene conducting atmospheric monitoring. Occupants will be...

City office building evacuated

An office building in Civic has been evacuated following reports of smoke in the building. ACT Fire & Rescue has three fire trucks and command on scene in Moore...

ACTSES responds to storm damage

The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) has responded to 18 requests for assistance this afternoon following the storm. All jobs have been completed. A total of 14 jobs...

Update - Canberra Hospital hazmat incident

Firefighters are scaling back operations at the Canberra Hospital. Electricians are now identifying damage to the power supply room. No evacuations were necessary and no...

Canberra Hospital hazmat incident

ACT Fire & Rescue are at the Canberra Hospital managing a hazardous materials incident in the main building. A power supply room has been isolated following a smell...

Hazard burns across Canberra today

The ACT Rural Fire Service is conducting hazard reduction burns across Canberra today. From 8am today, crews will be on site at the Yarramundi Grass Lands next to the...