FIREFIGHTERS are working to extinguish a fire in a duplex in Tuggeranong.
ACT Fire & Rescue received multiple emergency triple zero (000) calls about the blaze in Allcot Place Conder around 4 o’clock.
Three fire crews are on scene along with the breathing apparatus support unit and two commanders.
Update to follow.
04:48
Firefighters have contained the fire to one side of the duplex which has sustained extensive damage including into the roof space.
There was no one home when firefighters arrived on scene. Occupants of the adjacent unit safely self evacuated themselves.
Firefighters have knocked down the fire and are now working to extinguish a number of hot spots throughout the property.
05:00
One fire crew has been released from the scene.
Remaining firefighters are wetting down hot spots.
The initial estimated damage bill is $200,000.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time but will be investigated.
05:29
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