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Shed fire in Kaleen

ACT Fire & Rescue is currently on the scene of a shed fire at a property in Kaleen. Crews were alerted to the incident on Neales Street just after 10:43am. Update to...

Update - Two vehicle crash in Lyneham

Intensive care paramedics assessed a 25 year old male on scene and then transported him to The Canberra Hospital with suspected spinal injuries for further assessment.

Two vehicle crash in Lyneham

ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS) and ACT Fire & Rescue have attended a minor two vehicle crash in Lyneham this afternoon. Crews were alerted to the incident on Mouat...

Single vehicle crash near Royalla

ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Fire & Rescue are currently on route to a single motor vehicle accident near Royalla. Crews were alerted to the incident, involving a...

Update five - Fire at the zoo

ACT Fire & Rescue will maintain a crew on scene overnight in case of any flare ups. The initial damage bill is estimated at several hundred thousands of dollars with...

Update four - Fire at the zoo

The fire has been fully extinguished. Fire crews are now mopping up to ensure there are no hot spots remaining. The cause will be investigated but it's not believed to...

Update three - Fire at the zoo

Firefighters have contained the fire to shed where it's believed to have started. There has been a partial roof collapse with fire crews now working to fully extinguish...

Update two - Fire at the zoo

Firefighters are continuing to work on extinguishing the blaze which has impacted on a number of sheds used to store maintenance equipment. The on site hotel, bungalow...

Update - Fire at the zoo

Firefighters have arrived to find what they believe to be a maintenance shed alight. Three fire pumpers, two fire tankers, Bronto, breathing apparatus support crew and...

Fire at the zoo

ACT Fire & Rescue are responding to reports of a fire at the National Zoo and Aquarium. Update to follow.