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Firefighters battle Uriarra blaze

FIREFIGHTERS are currently battling a five hectare blaze in Uriarra Pine Forest off Brindabella Road.

Three tankers and three light units have responded to the scene.

There is currently no properties are under threat.

The fire is located off East West Road, several kilometres south west of Uriarra Village and is now approximately 4 to 5 hectares in size.

No properties are currently under threat with the fire being controlled.

Six ACT Rural Fire Service heavy tankers, one Compressed Air Foam (CAFS) Unit from ACT Fire and Rescue and two light units are on scene.

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