Small fire extinguished at Royal Australian Mint ACT Fire Brigade on scene of a small fire at the Royal Australian Mint, Denison Street, Deakin.
Fire has been extinguished.
Fire started following a grinder that ignited some material.
Smoke has entered the air conditioning system and crews are carrying out ventilation and atmospheric monitoring.
Approx 300 people have been evacuated as a precaution.
Two pumpers on scene with the Hazmat vehicle, Breathing Apparatus support vehicle and a command officer.
Crews alerted following an Automatic Fire Alarm at 11:32am.
12:20pm Monday 17 January 2011
[Courtesy ESA]