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ACTF&R deployment to Victoria

ACTF&R has deployed 10 personal to assist the Country Fire Authority at a major fire in a rubbish tip in Somerton, north of Melbourne. The resources deployed include...

ESA Commissioner urges caution tomorrow

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) has called on the Canberra community to take extra care tomorrow with elevated fire danger and wind damage conditions on the...

Structural fire in Braddon

A structural fire in the Northbourne flats in Braddon has caused severe damage to a second storey unit. Nine appliances, including four pumpers and the HAZMAT crew, are...

Cooking fire in Narrabundah

A man has sustained minor burns in a kitchen fire in Narrabundah. The ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Fire & Rescue were alerted to a fire in Natambi Street at...

Update - Car and tractor crash at Giralang

A man, who was the driver of the car, has been freed from the wreckage by firefighters using the jaws of life. He's been stabilised on scene by paramedics and will be...

Car and tractor crash at Giralang

Firefighters are working to free a person from the wreckage of a crash in Giralang. The ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Fire & Rescue were alerted to the incident...

Update two - Fire at Florey shops

Quick action by firefighters prevented the fire from spreading into the roof space. The fire was contained to the kitchen of the restaurant. The kitchen has sustained...

Update - Fire at Florey shops

The fire has been extinguished. Firefighters are now inspecting the roof space to check the fire did not spread. Crews will shortly commence ventilating smoke from the...

Fire at Florey shops

Fire crews are working to extinguish a fire inside a restaurant at the Florey shops. ACT Fire & Rescue was alerted the incident just before 4 o'clock. Update to...