A patient with burns to his body has been transported to the Canberra Hospital by the ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS).
A garbage truck caught alight near the Hawker Soccer Club this morning, Monday, December 16.
One fire crew responded along with a Commander.
The fire was extinguished quickly and crews are remaining on scene for investigations by Worksafe ACT.
The cause is yet to be determined.
11:29 AM
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ACT Fire and Rescue have departed the scene of the garbage truck fire at the Belconnen Soccer Club, corner Springvale Drive and Belconnen Way, Hawker.
The thirty-eight-year-old man suffered superficial burns to 15 per cent of his body, including face, neck and arms.
He was transported to the Canberra Hospital in a stable condition.
A call was made to Emergency Triple Zero (000) at 10:42am.
12:34 PM
[Courtesy ESA]