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Hazard burn at Mount Painter

A six hectare hazard burn is planned for Mount Painter tomorrow. ACT Territory and Municipal Services has advised that, weather permitting, the burn will take place west...

Major garage fire in Evatt

A garage at a home in Evatt has suffered extensive damage after a fire broke out. ACT Fire & Rescue were called to Keenan Street after receiving multiple Emergency...

Update four - House fire in Farrer

Firefighters were able to fully extinguish the fire just before midnight. ACT Fire & Rescue conducted a night duty of the Raw Street home with no reports of...

Update three - House fire in Farrer

The Bronto Aerial Platform is being used to remove parts of the roof where a small fire is located. All hot spots in the remainder of the house have been...

Update two - House fire in Farrer

The fire is now under control. Crews are still trying to extinguish pockets of fire throughout the house. One unit has been released but firefighters are expecting to...

Update - House fire in Farrer

Firefighters are continuing to use a defensive strategy to fight the blaze. No other properties are under threat, the fire has been contained to the property but is not...

House fire in Farrer

A house is well involved in flames on Raw Street in Farrer. Firefighters conducted a primary search when they arrived and found no-one inside. They have now retreated...

4 days until first Twitter Forum

The ACT ESA wishes to thank the more than 180 participants who shared their thoughts, values and expectations of bushfire management during the community consultation...

Update - Coffee machine fire in Yarralumla home

Firefighters have detected a small fire in the roof space and are working to extinguish it. The coffee machine had been fitted within a specially designed unit which...