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12 calls for help due to windy weather

ACT Fire & Rescue has attended to 12 jobs today due to the windy weather. Most jobs have been related to trees and branches across roads and pathways with the wind...

Hazard Reduction Burn tomorrow at Oxley Hill

The ACT Rural Fire Service will tomorrow, Saturday 9 May, 2015, weather permitting, conduct a hazard reduction burn at McKibbin Pl off Nunan Cres, Oxley Hill. Two light...

Fire extingished in oven at Dickson College

ACT Fire & Rescue is on scene at Dickson College, Phillip Ave, Dickson following a fire in an oven at the canteen. Fire is extinguished and crews are now conducting...

Update - Burning smell in Deakin building

Approximately 70 staff were evacuated and been allowed to return to the building. ACT Fire & Rescue is departing the scene after a thorough investigation. Cause of...

Burning smell in Deakin building

Firefighters are currently on scene at Alia House, Napier Close, Deakin investigating a burning smell. No current sign of fire. Occupants in the building have been...

Update - Gas line rupture at Griffith

Firefighters have given the all-clear and residents and staff have been allowed to return to the building. ACT Fire & Rescue will depart the area shortly.

Gas line rupture at Griffith

Firefighters are on scene at Wentworth Ave, Griffith following a gas leak. ACT Fire & Rescue has isolated the leak from a gas line outside a multi-occupancy...