12.15PM UPDATE: ACT Fire & Rescue has completed atmospheric testing. The building has been deemed safe.
THE Access Canberra building on Darling Street, Mitchell, has been evacuated due to a suspected switchboard fire.
Fire & Rescue say heavy smoke in the building was reported via Triple Zero (000).
They are on scene investigating and conducting atmospheric testing.
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