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Update two - Kambah house destroyed by fire

The fire has been extinguished. Firefighters are now wetting down the property. The cause will be investigated. The initial estimated damage bill is $350,000.

Update - Kambah house destroyed by fire

Firefighters continue to extinguish the fire and are now focused on the kitchen and family room area which is directly under the section of roof that collapsed...

Kambah house destroyed by fire

A house in Kambah has been destroyed by fire. ACT Fire & Rescue responded to the Carleton Street property with three fire pumpers and various support functions when...

Pedestrian struck in Holt

A pedestrian has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a vehicle at Holt. The ACT Ambulance Service was alerted to the incident at the corner of Hardwick...

Update three - House on fire in Waramanga

Firefighters are continuing to dampen down inside the property. The building is a house divided into a duplex. One end has been extensively damaged by smoke and fire,...

Update two - House on fire in Waramanga

The fire has been extinguished. It was initially feared an elderly woman may have been inside the home but a search of the property by firefighters...

House on fire in Waramanga

Fire crews are working to extinguish a house fire in Waramanga. ACT Fire & Rescue was alerted to the incident in Woralul Street at 12:58. Update to follow.

Update - Hotel fire forces evacuation

Guests evacuated from the affected area have been relocated to rooms elsewhere in the hotel. The HAZMAT crew is currently going from room to room to conduct atmospheric...

Hotel fire forces evacuation

35 rooms of a South Canberra hotel has been evacuated tonight following a fire. ACT Fire & Rescue was altered to the incident in Goyder Street Narrabundah at...