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ACT Fire & Rescue Bear Hunt

The simple idea of a ‘bear hunt’ has taken hold around the world, encouraging families to get out and have some fun while still practising social distancing. Residents...

Heavy Rain in the ACT - 7:30pm 02.04.2020

55 requests for help have been received by the ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) since 10:30am this morning. Calls have come from across the ACT with a majority in...

Special Delivery for ACT Schools!

Yesterday, the ACT Emergency Services Agency worked with ACT Education to facilitate the delivery of 360 laptop computers to primary schools so students can continue to...

2019-20 ACT Bushfire Season ends 31 March 2020

Following a challenging season of unprecedented conditions the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) will officially end the 2019-20 ACT bushfire season today, 31 March...

Smell of smoke - Griffith

ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) are on scene at Franklin Street, Griffith following reports of a burning smell inside the vacant Capitol Cinema. Investigations...

ESA adapts to COVID-19

ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) is prepared to continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and has put measures in place to further protect first responders and the...

UPDATE: Apartment Fire - HOWIE COURT BELCONNEN

ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R), ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS) and ACT Policing attended an apartment fire at a four-story complex In Howie Court, Belconnen. The...

Apartment Fire - HOWIE COURT, BELCONNEN

ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) and ACT Police are in attendance at a top floor apartment fire in Howie Court, Belconnen.  Firefighting operations are...