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Update four - House fire in McKellar

The fire has been extinguished. One fire pumper has just been released from the scene. Two fire pumpers, the breathing apparatus van and commander are still on...

Update three - House fire in McKellar

The property, a semi detached single level unit has been completely destroyed. Firefighters are continuing to work on extinguishing the blaze. Animal handlers have been...

Update two - House fire in McKellar

The house is fully engulfed in fire and part of the roof has just collapsed forcing firefighters to retreat from the property. Firefighters are also being prevented from...

Update - House fire in McKellar

ACT Fire & Rescue received multiple emergency triple zero (000) calls from 9:34am. Multiple fire crews are on scene and have commenced work to extinguish the fire.

House fire in McKellar

ACT Fire & Rescue is responding to reports of a house fire in Moses Place McKellar. Update to follow.

Windy conditions in the ACT

The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) has received a total of 14 calls for help today as a result of windy conditions. Only two jobs remain outstanding thanks to the...

Gas leak at Ainslie

Firefighters are on scene at Fairbridge Crescent, Ainslie following a gas leak. ACT Fire & Rescue are conducting atmospheric monitoring and ensuring the area remains...

Update two - Mulch fire at Oaks Estate

Mulch fire has been extinguished. Crews will remain on scene for sometime to relocate the mulch and continue to wet down with foam.

Update - Mulch fire at Oaks Estate

ACT Rural Fire Service is now assisting ACT Fire & Rescue in working to extinguish the mulch fire at Oaks Estate. Two more appliances have been requested from the...