ACT Fire & Rescue are currently on scene at Hansel & Gretel cafe, Townshend Street and Altree Court, Phillip.
Crews are working to extinguish a fire in a coffee roasting machine.
Smoke issuing from the flu of the machine.
Approximately 15 people have been evacuated as a precaution.
Update to follow.
12:53 PM
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Fire has been extinguished.
Crews currently conducting ventilation operations.
Two fire pumpers on scene, the specialist Breathing Apparatus van and a Command Officer.
The coffee beans in the coffee roasting machine caught alight.
Time of Emergency Triple Zero (000) call 12.35pm.
Minimal damage.
1:03 PM
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The ACT Fire & Rescue Hazardous Materials Unit is now also on scene to conduct air monitoring operations before allowing staff and customers to return to the premises.
1:15 PM
[Courtesy ESA]
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