Structure Fire - Griffith

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At approximately 7:11pm on Saturday 18 April 2020, ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) quickly responded to a fire in a third storey apartment on Leichhardt Street, Griffith.
     
Firefighters were alerted to the fire by multiple triple zero (000) calls, and the activation of the buildings fire alarm system.

All residents of the complex worked with firefighters to safely evacuate and no injuries were reported.

31 ACTF&R firefighters attended the scene and were able to quickly reach the third-floor apartment by foot. Firefighters contained the fire to one unit, and quickly put it out. There was extensive damage to the unit as a result of the fire.

Residents who live on the third floor of the complex were unable to return to their apartments after the incident, due to hazardous air quality.

Firefighters were supported by HAZMAT, the Breathing Apparatus Van, 5 pumpers, ACT Ambulance Service paramedics and ACT Policing.

The cause of the fire is still being investigated, but it’s very important to follow ACTF&R’s tips to make sure you’re safe at home:

  • Make sure you have a working smoke alarm
  • Know what you will do and where you will go if you need to safely evacuate
  • Never leave the house or go to sleep with a candle on
  • Never leave cooking unattended and
  • Always read the manufacturing guidelines when using electrical appliances.

The structure fire on Leichhardt Street, Griffith has been extinguished.

The fire was contained to the unit of origin.

Firefighters are conducting atmospheric monitoring and air ventilation operations.

Leichhardt Street at the corner of Wentworth Avenue will remain closed whilst emergency services are on scene. 

ACT Fire & Rescue are on scene at a structure fire on Leichhardt Street, Griffith.

Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire.

Leichhardt Street at the corner of Wentworth Avenue is closed.

Due to the number of emergency services vehicles on scene the community is asked to avoid the area.