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Catamaran capsize on Lake Burley Griffin

Shortly after 6 pm tonight the ACT Ambulance Service responded to a young male following the capsize of a catamaran on Lake Burley Griffin. Intensive Care Paramedics...

Final update - response to heavy rain

The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) and ACT Fire & Rescue have responded to 155 requests for assistance since 5 pm Friday, 1 December. 24 jobs are currently...

Update 3 - response to heavy rain

179 requests for assistance have been received since 5 pm Friday, 1 December. 59 jobs are currently outstanding. The ACT State Emergency Service and ACT Fire &...

Townhouse fire in Holt

A fire has caused significant damage to a townhouse in Berkeley Gardens, Holt. ACT Fire & Rescue responded two fire pumpers that contained the blaze, a third...

Update 2 - response to heavy rain

149 requests for assistance have been received since 5 pm Friday, 1 December. The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) and ACT Fire & Rescue are responding. Most of...

Update 1 - response to heavy rain

The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) has received 23 calls for assistance since 5 pm Friday, 1 December. Most of the jobs relate to backyard and garage flooding, as...

ACTSES responds to rain damage

The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) has received 10 requests for assistance following heavy rain today (1 December). ACT Fire & Rescue are also assisting with...

Summer rain on its way

With a significant amount of rain predicted for the first weekend of summer, the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) is urging Canberrans to prepare...

Electrical fault - Majura Rd

ACT Fire & Rescue are currently on scene at an electrical fault off Majura Road. Fire crews are standing by to provide fire protection while the power is...