A small electrical fire in a battery backup room at the University of Canberra prompted a evacuation on Thursday morning.
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ACT Fire & Rescue were alerted when the fire from a malfunctioning battery triggered an automatic fire alarm at 10:35am.
A small electrical fire prompted an evacuation at the University of Canberra campus in Bruce.
Photo: Rohan Thomson
The building on University Drive in Bruce was evacuated, with crews quickly extinguishing the fire and removing the damaged battery.
Firefighters were currently conducting atmospheric testing but occupants were expected to be allowed back inside shortly.
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