Rubbish fire in West Belconnen

ACT Fire & Rescue have responded to a large rubbish fire at the West Belconnen resource management facility.

Crews will be working throughout the night to extinguish the fire. Smoke from the fire is currently heading to the west of the ACT.

One pumper, two CAFS tankers and two Commanders are in attendance.

The ACT Rural Fire Service are assisting with four Heavy Tankers and the ACT State Emergency Service is also on scene with a lighting tower.