ACT Fire & Rescue are currently on scene at a mulch fire at the business location of Canberra, Sand and Gravel, Parkwood.
The fire is currently 30, 000 cubic meters in size.
Currently four fire pumpers and a command vehicle on scene controlling the blaze.
Update to follow.
7:21 PM
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Fire fighting operations are continuing at the site of the mulch fire located on Parkwood Drive, Holt, Belconnen.
There are currently two fire pumpers, two Compressed Air Foam Units (CAFS) and a command vehicle on scene fighting the blaze.
Update to follow
7:41 PM
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ACT Fire and Rescue have now extinguished 30% of the mulch fire.
Additional resources have been dispatched to the scene on Parkwood Drive, Holt. Currently on scene are two fire pumpers, two Compressed Air Fire Units (CAFS), one water tanker and one command vehicle.
Update to follow.
7:58 PM
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ACT Fire & Rescue have now extinguished 60% of the mulch fire.
No neighbouring properties or assets are under threat from the fire.
The ACT Rural Fire Service (ACTRFS) are assisting on scene with a bulk water carrier providing support.
Update to follow.
8:24 PM
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ACT Fire & Rescue have now complete control of the mulch fire with fire fighting efforts to cease shortly.
No damage to structure or assests have been reported.
9:00 PM
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ACT Fire & Rescue have now extinguished a fire which started in a mulch pile at Canberra Sand and Gravel (Belconnen) this evening.
The fire covered an area of up to 30, 000 cubic meters.
The cause of the fire is believed to have been spontaneous combustion.
Fire crews will stay on scene to conduct mop-up operations and monitor the pile for possible re-ignitions.
The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) are assisting operations, providing lighting and operational support.
9:23 PM
[Courtesy ESA]
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