Update - Structure Fire - Downer

ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Policing have left the scene of the residential fire at Banfield Street, Downer.

The fire was contained to one house. The cause of the fire was accidental.

Banfield Street has now been reopened.

ACT Fire & Rescue will remain at the scene throughout the night.

Canberrans are urged to ensure that they have working smoke alarms in their residences.

Working smoke alarms save lives.

ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) has extinguished the residential fire at Banfield Street, Downer.

ACTF&R, ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS) and ACT Policing remain on scene.

The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.

One occupant was treated by ACTAS at the scene.

Banfield Street remains closed.

The community is asked to avoid the area.

ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Ambulance Service are currently on-scene at a residential fire at Banfield Street, Downer.

Banfield Street is closed.

The community is asked to avoid the area.

Update to follow.