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Tunnel collapse

Part of the Acton Tunnel on Parkes Way in Acton has collapsed. An excavator on the back of a loader entered the tunnel and ripped 60 metres off the top. No one has been...

Diesel spill

Around 80 litres of diesel fuel has leaked from a semi trailer in Fyshwick. ACT Fire & Rescue was called to a car park on Pirie Street around 5am. Firefighters have...

Hazard reduction burn

A hazard reduction burn will be completed this evening at the rear of the National Zoo, starting about 5pm. Firefighters will remain on site until the fire has been...

Update - two car crash

Two people have been taken to The Canberra Hospital with minor injuries after a crash in Isabella Plains. Two were trapped, not one as previously stated. The doors of...

Two car crash

ACT paramedics and firefighters are working to remove a woman trapped in her car after a two car crash in Isabella Plains. Crews were called to Hurtle Avenue and...

Fire truck involved in accident

An ACT Fire & Rescue fire truck has been involved in a two vehicle accident this afternoon in Tuggeranong. The fire crew from the new South Tuggeranong station was...

Car fire

ACT firefighters have extinguished a car fire in pine forest in the Coree District. Crews were called to Brindabella Road and East West Road around 8.10am to find the...

Woden evacuation

Around 20 people had to be evacuated from Coles in Westfield Woden tonight. ACT Fire & Rescue was called to the shopping centre about 8.15pm after reports of...

Update two - Fire forces evacuation in Woden

The fire is extinguished. Firefighters are starting to ventilate smoke from the building and will conduct atmospheric monitoring. They'll ensure the premises is clear...