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Update two - House fire in Monash

The fire has now been extinguished. Crews will remain on scene to continue mopping-up and checking for hot spots. The cause of the blaze is unknown, but initial...

Update - House fire in Monash

The roof of the home has partially collapsed and crews are continuing work to extinguish the blaze. A primary search has indicates the property was unoccupied when the...

House fire in Monash

Fire crews are battling a house fire this afternoon in Monash. ACT Fire & Rescue was alerted to the incident at 1:37pm. Firefighters arrived to find the property...

Hazard reduction burns: health advice

Controlled hazard reduction burns are occurring around the ACT today. Smoke particles can aggravate existing lung conditions, such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema,...

Four prescribed burns across Canberra today

The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate today will undertake four prescribed burns across the ACT. The burns will include: - a 399 hectare...

Update - Switchboard fail at Canberra Hospital

The electrical fire in the Canberra Hospital switchboard in the main reception building has been extinguished but has impacted power to a number of main patient and...