Calwell Primary School evacuated after classroom fire

Firefighters were alerted to the fire in a classroom at the Downard Street school by an automatic alarm and a triple-0 call shortly before midday, an ACT Emergency Service Agency spokesperson said.

Crews extinguished the small fire and conducted ventilation throughout the school to clear the smoke.

The entire school was evacuated as a precaution however some staff and students were able to return shortly before 12.40pm.