Cause of fire that 'extensively damaged' Canberra house unknown

Home destroyed by fire in Hughes

A home has been destroyed by fire in Hughes this morning. Just before 11am, ACT Fire and Rescue responded to reports of a house alight on Birdwood Street. Upon arrival firefighters found the rear of a home well alight with fire spreading into the front of the premises. The fire became hard to control as the structure began to collapse, with fire also threatening neighbouring properties. During the height of the fire ACT Fire and Rescue had four …

Cause of fire that 'extensively damaged' Canberra house unknown

The fire is said to have started in the back of the home in Hughes. Photo: Claire Fenwicke. Firefighters say a blaze that “extensively damaged” a home in Canberra’s south isn’t suspicious. Emergency services were called just before 11 am today (5 May) to a home on Birdwood Street in Hughes, where they found the house alight. ACT Fire and Rescue Superintendent Paul Flynn said the home was left “extensively damaged” by the blaze, which is believed…