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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