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Garage fire - Macarthur

ACT Fire & Rescue responded to a garage fire on Hardie Close in Macarthur at approximately 4pm. The response included two pumpers, a breathing apparatus support van...

Gas leak - Richardson

ACT Fire & Rescue have shut off the gas leak on Chauncy Crescent in Richardson, and the street will be reopened shortly. The incident has now been handed over to the...

Gas leak - Richardson

ACT Fire and Rescue are responding to a gas leak on Chauncy Crescent in Richardson. The street has been closed as a precaution and the public is encouraged to avoid the...

Severe Weather Warning for the ACT - Update

ACT Emergency Services Agency advises that the haze seen across Canberra is dust caused by wind, not smoke. The damaging wind warning is still in place, with wind speed...

Severe Weather Warning for the ACT - Update

ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) are responding to 21 requests for assistance across Canberra, mostly involving fallen trees. Severe...

Motor Vehicle Accident in Phillip

Emergency Services have responded to a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles on Melrose Drive in Phillip this morning. ACT Ambulance have transported two patients...

Congratulations to ACT Fire & Rescue Members

Last night 44 members of ACT Fire and Rescue were Recognised for their length of service and good conduct. One member, Mr Jeff Southwell, received his medal clasp for 40...

Prescribed Burn, Dunlop

The ACT Parks and Conservation Service wishes to advise that, subject to suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions, a prescribed burn will take place at East Dunlop...

Car rollover on State Circle - Update

ACT Fire & Rescue have extricated the driver of a vehicle that had rolled over on State Circle. The 30-year-old male has been transported to the Canberra Hospital...