OVER 1000 people were forced to evacuate from a Russell office building today after an electrical roof blaze. 

Firefighters used three fire pumpers, the specialist Hazardous Materials Unit, Breathing Apparatus Van and a Skylift Hydraulic Platform to  extinguish the fire, which was contained to the roof of the building.

No injuries were reported, and crews are currently conducting air monitoring and ventilation operations.

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