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ACTSES respond to storm activity

ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) have responded to over 360 requests for assistance, since 9:30am yesterday following recent rain and strong winds. Crews from...

ORRORAL VALLEY FIRE - ADVICE - 9AM 10.02.2020

The Orroral Valley Fire is at ADVICE level bushfire warning. Recent rainfall will not extinguish the fire, although milder temperatures and continued rain will greatly...

ORRORAL VALLEY FIRE - ADVICE - 4PM 09.02.2020

The Orroral Valley Fire is at ADVICE level bushfire warning. The fire is being controlled, meaning effective strategies are being implemented and planned for the entire...

HEAVY RAIN AND STRONG WINDS FOR THE ACT

The change in weather is bringing strong winds and rain across the ACT. Up to 25mm of rain is expected tonight, and up to 45mm is expected tomorrow, Monday 9 February,...

ORRORAL VALLEY FIRE - ADVICE - 9AM 09.02.2020

>The Orroral Valley Fire is at an ADVICE level bushfire warning. >The Orroral Valley Fire is being controlled, meaning effective strategies are being implemented...

ORRORAL VALLEY FIRE - ADVICE - 4PM 08.02.2020

The Orroral Valley Fire is at an ADVICE level bushfire warning. The Orroral Valley Fire is being controlled, meaning effective strategies are being implemented and...

ORRORAL VALLEY FIRE - ADVICE - 9AM 08.02.2020

The Orroral Valley Fire is at an ADVICE level bushfire warning. The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) is pleased to advise that the status of the Orroral Valley Fire...

Superintendent Pat Jones retires

Superintendent Pat Jones has retired from ACT Fire & Rescue today following 32 years of service.   He is a recipient of the ACT Fire & Rescue Long Service...

ORRORAL VALLEY FIRE - ADVICE - 9AM 07.02.2020

The Orroral Valley Fire is at an ADVICE level bushfire warning. The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that there is still active fire in the area and...