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Smoke visible across ACT from NSW burn

Smoke is visible and there is a strong smell of fire across the ACT tonight. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has begun a hazard reduction program in...

Male patient treated for wasp stings

ACT Ambulance Service intensive care paramedics have treated a male patient aged in his 50's for European wasp stings on Dobbin Circuit at Nicholls. The male patient who...

Smoke across Canberra from NSW burn

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has begun a hazard reduction program in the Southern Ranges, with fuel reduction underway at Jounama in...

Update - Russell Offices evacuation

Crews have left the scene. All floors have been tested and everyone who was evacuated has been allowed back inside.

Russell Offices Evacuation

ACT Fire & Rescue is currently on scene at the Russell Offices, Russell Drive, Russell. Crews were called to the scene at 3.13pm following an automatic fire...

ACTRFS conducting training burn near Monaro Hwy

The ACTRFS Guises Creek unit is conducting a training burn at their station near the Monaro Highway. Smoke may be seen in the area. The ACT Emergency Services Agency...

Update Four - Fire at recycling depot

ACT Fire & Rescue has given the all-clear after conducting atmospheric monitoring of the surrounding area. The ACT Ambulance Service was called to also assist in...

Update Three - Fire at recycling depot

The fire has been extinguished and crews are continuing to dampen down the pile of recycled material to eliminate the heat build up. ACT Fire & Rescue is continuing...

Update Two - Fire at recycling depot

The fire has been contained and firefighters are conducting mopping up operations. ACT Fire & Rescue will carry out atmospheric monitoring of the surrounding area to...