25 November 2013

Benjamin Offices evacuation

| johnboy
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ACT Fire & Rescue are currently on scene at the Benjamin Offices (Blue Building), Chan Street, Belconnen, conducting ventilation operations following a smell of smoke from a light globe on the fourth level.

No sign of fire.

Approximately 100 people have been evacuated as a precaution.

The ACT Fire & Rescue Hazardous Materials unit are on scene conducting air monitoring operations.

Time of Emergency Triple Zero (000) call at 7.20am.

Staff are expected to return to the building shortly.

8:37 AM

[Courtesy ESA]

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