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Update - Wet weather leads to calls for help

The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) has recieved 35 calls for help as a result of the wet weather since 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The last two jobs are...

Wet weather leads to calls for help

The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) has recieved 29 calls for help as a result of the wet weather. The jobs have been attended by ACTSES volunteer units and ACT...

Update - Unit fire in Curtin

ACT Fire & Rescue crews have quickly extinguished the blaze at the one bedroom unit in Walsh Place and have contained damage to the living room area. The unit was...

Unit fire in Curtin

ACT Fire & Rescue is currently attending a unit fire in Curtin. Crews were alerted to the incident in Walsh Place at 1.34pm and arrived on the scene a short time...

Update - Building fire in Fyshwick

The fire was extinguished at approximately 1am. The building was completely destroyed and initial damage estimates are approximately 150,000 dollars.

Building fire in Fyshwick

ACT Fire & Rescue is currently attending a building fire in Fyshwick, at the same address they attended this morning. Crews were alerted to the incident in Tennant...

Update - Animal rescue in Theodore/Conder

Firefighters are awaiting safety clearance from ACTEW before beginning work to rescue Chief the bulldog from inside the high-voltage power pole. Update to follow

Animal rescue in Conder

ACT Fire & Rescue is currently rescuing a dog in Conder. Crews were alerted to the trapped animal at Tuggeranong Hill, off Callister Crescent at 11.24am and have...

Update - Suspected building fire in Acton

A small fire was discovered in the lift motor room and it has been extinguished. Hazmat crews are now conducting atmospheric monitoring and the building is being...