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Fire in the mental health unit

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FIREFIGHTERS are currently on scene at The Canberra Hospital following a small fire in the Adult Mental Health Unit, Building 25, Dann Close, Garran.

Fire has been extinguished.

Approximately 60 people were evacuated from the Orange Wing.

ACT Fire & Rescue firefighters are currently ventilating the area.

Update to follow.

2:28 PM


Minimal damage from the small fire in the room.

Crews were notified following an Automatic Fire Alarm at 2.08pm.

Patients will shortly be allowed to return to the area in a staged process.

2:39 PM

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