FIREFIGHTERS are working to extinguish a fire in a carriage at the Railway Museum, Cunningham Street, Kingston.
The carriage has been moved out of the shed at the Museum and ACT Fire & Rescue has knocked down the fire.
Crews are continuing to extinguish the carriage which is now smouldering.
Update to follow.
1:41 PM
The fire is under control.
No damage to the museum but some damage to the roof of the carriage.
Crews were notified following an Emergency Triple Zero (000) call at 1.24pm.
Two Fire Pumpers, one Compressed Air Foam System Tanker, the Breathing Apparatus Van, the Hazard Materials Unit and one Commander is on scene.
There are no injuries.
Early investigations suggest the fire started following workman welding in the carriage.
2:02 PM
The fire has been extinguished.
ACT Fire & Rescue is using thermal imaging equipment to ensure there are no hot spots.
Firefighters are also treating the scene as a possible asbestos exposure.
2:50 PM
ACT Fire & Rescue is about to depart the scene.
Two museum staff safely self evacuated during the fire.
3:32 PM
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