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FINAL UPDATE: Grass Fire - Gordon (7PM)

The Gordon grassfire has been contained. Crews will remain on scene for some time mopping up the area.   Nearby residents may be able to see larger logs and...

UPDATE: Grass Fire

The grassfire in Gordon has now been contained. Crews remain on scene to continue the incident response.

Grass Fire - Gordon

This is an ADVICE level grassfire warning. A grassfire has started in Gordon, west of McVilly Close. The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ACTESA) advises that people in...

Motor Vehicle Incident - William Hovell Drive

ACT Ambulance Service, ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Policing are on scene at a motor vehicle incident on William Hovell Drive, north of Coppins Crossing Road. North...

Jan 4 Weather Event - Update

At approximately 4pm today some adverse weather moved through the ACT region, bringing with it heavy rainfall. Since this time, through to 7pm, there have been 50 storm...

Update: Structure Fire - Hume

Overnight firefighters from ACT Fire & Rescue have contained a major structure fire at a recycling facility in Hume.   It's expected that crews will remain on...

Media Standup - Hume Recycling Facility Fire

Attention news editors and Chiefs of Staff, representatives from the ACT Government will be holding a media standup 10:30 AM, 27 December 2022 to discuss a fire at a...

Update: Structure Fire - Hume

Firefighters are continuing work to contain a structure fire in a recycling facility at the intersection of John Cory Rd & Recycling Rd in Hume.   ACT Fire...

Structure Fire - Hume

ACT Fire & Rescue is on scene at a structure fire at the intersection of John Cory Rd & Recycling Rd in Hume.   Firefighters are working to attack a major...

Structure Fire - Hibberson Street, Gungahlin

ACT Fire & Rescue have extinguished a kitchen fire at a restaurant on Hibberson Street in Gungahlin.Smoke from the fire has caused several automatic fire alarms in...