ACT Fire Brigade on scene at an office building on Mort Street, City investigating a smell of smoke.
No sign of fire.
Approx 20 people have been evacuated as a precaution.
ACT Fire Brigade crews carrying out atmospheric monitoring of the area.
Crews alerted following an Automatic Fire Alarm at 11:17am.
11:55am Monday 14 February 2011
—
Update on smell of smoke in city office building. Staff permitted to return to building.
Cause undetermined, believed to be an electrical fault.
1:00pm Monday 14 February 2011
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