ACT Fire and Rescue and police remain on scene of a unit block in Belconnen this morning. Photo: File.
Residents of a unit block in Belconnen were evacuated early this morning (14 March) following several car fires in the ground level carport.
ACT Fire and Rescue and police arrived at about 6:45 am at the block of units in Disney Court, Belconnen following reports of multiple vehicles on fire.
Three cars were located alight and ACT Fire and Rescue extinguished the fires. Specialists are assessing the units for structural and smoke damage.
One person was assessed at the scene and was transported to hospital in a stable condition.
All other residents of the units were evacuated and accounted for.
Police have begun an investigation into the circumstances of the fires.
Firefighters have also conducted atmospheric monitoring of the building.
Crews will remain on scene for some time conducting follow up operations, the community is asked to avoid the area.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference P1909567. Information can be provided anonymously.
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