ACT Fire & Rescue is responding to reports of a fire in Brooks Street Mitchell.
Update to follow.
10:22am Wednesday 17 October 2012
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Firefighters have arrived on the scene of a fire at in Brooks Street Mitchell.
The fire is confirmed to be burning in a car yard and associated building.
Three fire pumpers are currently working to bring the fire under control.
10:31am Wednesday 17 October 2012
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The fire has been extinguished.
A three bay metal garage structure and a number of vehicles have been severely damaged.
The cause of the fire is not known at this stage but will be investigated.
ACT Fire & Rescue received multiple emergency triple zero (000) calls about the fire, the first at 10:13am.
10:51am Wednesday 17 October 2012
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The ACT Ambulance Service has treated one male patient on scene for minor burns to one hand and transported to The Canberra Hospital in a stable condition.
Firefighters are now working to clean up a small oil run off on the site.
The initial damage bill has been estimated at $50,000.
ACT Workcover has been notified.
11:33am Wednesday 17 October 2012
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Thank to Daniel for sending in the video.