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Wet weather leads to calls for help

The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) has received 11 calls for help today as a result of the wet weather. Two ACTSES volunteer units and ACT Fire & Rescue have...

Update three - Fire in Fyshwick

Firefighters are now dampening down and preparing to release some resources from the scene. The cause of the fire will be investigated. Intensive care paramedics from...

Update two - Fire in Fyshwick

The ACT Ambulance Service has treated three people for minor smoke inhalation as a result of the fire. They were assessed on scene but did not require transport to...

Update two - Fire in Fyshwick

Firefighters are continuing to extinguish the fire from the front and rear of the building. Fire crews have prevented the fire from spreading into the roof space at...

Update - Fire in Fyshwick

Firefighters have confirmed a large fire is burning inside a party hire business situated on Gladstone Street. There has been a partial building collapse with a large...

Fire in Fyshwick

ACT FIre & Rescue is responding to a fire in a building on Gladstone Street Fyshwick. Update to follow.

Kitchenette fire extinguished in Weeden Lodge

ACT Fire & Rescue have extinguished a small kitchen fire in Weeden Lodge, Chandler Street, Belconnen. Crews were alerted to the fire by an Automatic Fire Alarm at...

Hazard burn at Mitchell

The ACT Rural Fire Service will assist Thoroughbred Park staff today, Saturday 11th October, 2014, weather permitting, to conduct a hazard reduction burn within the...

Update - Cotter Road Crash

One patient with minor injuries has been transported to The Canberra Hospital for assessment following the single vehicle accident. Intensive care paramedics also...

Cotter Road Crash

Emergency service personnel are en route to a car crash on Cotter Rd near Mt Stromlo. The ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Fire & Rescue are responding. Update to come.