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Update - Burst Water Main - Wanniassa

The burst water main on Cruikshank Street in Wanniassa is under control. ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) will remain on scene to assist with water damage on...

Burst Water Main - Wanniassa

ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) and ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) are responding to a burst water main on Cruikshank Street in Wanniassa. Community is asked...

Update - House Fire - Hawker

ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) have contained the house fire on Florina Place, Hawker. Firefighters will remain on scene while they work to ensure the area is...

House Fire - Hawker

ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) firefighters are working to extinguish a fire that has engulfed a two-storey home on Florina Place, Hawker.  Firefighters were...

Potential storms forecasted for next week

As you head off for school holidays, it is important to make sure your home is prepared for potential storms forecasted by BoM for next week. If you are not prepared for...

Update - Gas Pipeline Incident - Yarralumla

ACT Fire & Rescue has advised the gas leak was caused by construction work being undertaken in the area. MacGillivray Street has been re-opened.

Gas Pipeline Incident - Yarralumla

ACT Fire & Rescue are currently on scene at a gas pipeline incident in Yarralumla. MacGillivray Street is closed and the community is advised to avoid the area.

ACT ESA undertaking desktop training exercise

Over the next two days, the ACT Emergency Services Agency will be undertaking a training exercise to test our capabilities and procedures ahead of the bushfire season....