ACT Fire & Rescue is on scene at Dickson College, Phillip Ave, Dickson following a fire in an oven at the canteen.
Fire is extinguished and crews are now conducting ventilation and air monitoring operations.
The College has been evacuated.
Update to follow.
10:45
The fire was extinguished by on site staff at the College.
ACT Fire & Rescue has investigated and found no fire extension into the roof.
Damage is estimated at $5,000 and the commercial oven has been destroyed.
The college remains evacuated at this stage.
10:58
Correction- Upon further investigation, estimated damage to the oven is $1,000 and the oven has not been destroyed
11:02
Staff and students have been allowed to return to the College.
ACT Fire & Rescue will depart the College shortly.
11:08
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