Crews have attended a fire at a shop in Cusack centre, Kingston, which was believed to have been caused by an appliance catching fire in the shop.
Currently crews are working to ventilate the structure as there's a significant amount of smoke inside the building.
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Police have blocked off parts of Eyre Street to manage the smoke as cars are expected to divert their route from the shopping precinct.
Hazmat trucks arrived to help transport any hazardous material and ensure air ventilation was resolved after the fire.
It is expected a hazmat truck will be coming to help transport any hazardous material that has come from the fire.
The Old Kingston shop area has up to six fire trucks at this stage alongside multiple emergency service and police vehicles working to manage the smoke.
ACT Emergency Services Agency confirmed there was no evacuation in the building as the shops have been closed during the night.
The shops were not occupied by anyone and there were no reported injuries.
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Olivia Ireland
Olivia is a reporter for the Canberra Times. She has covered local news, arts, education and business and is beginning her rotation with Federal Politics. Olivia started as an intern in August 2021 and began her career with the Times after completing her studies in November 2021.
Olivia is a reporter for the Canberra Times. She has covered local news, arts, education and business and is beginning her rotation with Federal Politics. Olivia started as an intern in August 2021 and began her career with the Times after completing her studies in November 2021.
