The Australian Federal Police are investigating a fire in an Alexander Maconochie Centre cell.
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The fire broke out about 11.50am on Tuesday, a Justice and Community Safety Directorate spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said AMC staff extinguished the fire before ACT Fire and Rescue arrived, and the detainee did not require hospitalisation.
"ACT Fire and Rescue assessed the air quality within the accommodation unit," the spokesperson said.
ACT Corrective Services has referred the incident to the AFP for investigation.
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Hannah Neale
Hannah is a reporter with The Canberra Times. She is currently covering ACT courts. Hannah started as a journalist with The Southern Highland News and The Goulburn Post before moving to the ACT.
Hannah is a reporter with The Canberra Times. She is currently covering ACT courts. Hannah started as a journalist with The Southern Highland News and The Goulburn Post before moving to the ACT.
Lanie Tindale
I am City reporter at The Canberra Times. I previously covered health for the masthead, and was a trainee before that. I have written on courts, federal politics, breaking news, features and opinion. lanie.tindale@canberratimes.com.au.
I am City reporter at The Canberra Times. I previously covered health for the masthead, and was a trainee before that. I have written on courts, federal politics, breaking news, features and opinion. lanie.tindale@canberratimes.com.au.
