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Update 1 - Fire in the Erindale Shopping Centre

The fire is believed to have started in the northern end of the building, in the roof space, above a butchery. The fire activated an automatic sprinkler system which...

Fire in the Erindale Shopping Centre

The Erindale Shopping Centre has been evacuated following a fire in the roof space of the building. ACT Fire & Rescue extinguished the fire quickly. Heavy smoke has...

Two-vehicle crash on Pialligo Ave

ACT Fire & Rescue and the ACT Ambulance Service have responded to a two-vehicle crash on Pialligo Avenue, near the Canberra Airport. Fire crews rescued one male...

House fire - Garran

Firefighters have extinguished a small fire in a garage at a house in Garran. Crews responded quickly, saving the homeowners personal belongings. Only minor damage to...

Motorcylist injured on Cotter Road

A motorcyclist will be transported to hospital following a single vehicle crash on Cotter Road. The ACT Ambulance Service was called to the crash near Casuarina Sands...

House Fire in Holt

ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTFR) have responded to a house fire in Holt at midday on Friday. Crews on scene found a dishwasher inside the house that was well-alight, and...

Catamaran capsize on Lake Burley Griffin

Shortly after 6 pm tonight the ACT Ambulance Service responded to a young male following the capsize of a catamaran on Lake Burley Griffin. Intensive Care Paramedics...

Final update - response to heavy rain

The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) and ACT Fire & Rescue have responded to 155 requests for assistance since 5 pm Friday, 1 December. 24 jobs are currently...

Update 3 - response to heavy rain

179 requests for assistance have been received since 5 pm Friday, 1 December. 59 jobs are currently outstanding. The ACT State Emergency Service and ACT Fire &...