14 February 2011

Smoke on Mort Street

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fire brigade on mort street

ACT Fire Brigade on scene at an office building on Mort Street, City investigating a smell of smoke.

No sign of fire.

Approx 20 people have been evacuated as a precaution.

ACT Fire Brigade crews carrying out atmospheric monitoring of the area.

Crews alerted following an Automatic Fire Alarm at 11:17am.

11:55am Monday 14 February 2011

Update on smell of smoke in city office building. Staff permitted to return to building.

Cause undetermined, believed to be an electrical fault.

1:00pm Monday 14 February 2011

[Courtesy ESA]

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Someone has burnt a pizza, alright.

JohnnyCharisma1:26 pm 14 Feb 11

Uh yeah..sorry about that.

Need to read instructions on Pizza next time. Durr.

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