Investigation underway into Rae St explosion

Media release
Publish date: Monday, 27 December 2021, Publish time: 10:36pm

ACT Policing is investigating the cause of an explosion which destroyed several stores and damaged several other properties in Rae St Belconnen about 7.30pm, Monday 27 December 2021.

ACT Fire & Rescue firefighters attended the scene to extinguish blazes in multiple premises. ACT Ambulance Service paramedics also attended, transporting one man to hospital for treatment.

While the full extent of the damage is still being determined, multiple premises were gutted by the fire, and other stores nearby suffered considerable fire and smoke damage.

Several roads in the area were closed, and expected to remain closed into Tuesday morning.

At this stage the cause of the fire is not known, and remains under investigation.

While police have already spoken to several witnesses, anyone who witnessed the explosion who has not yet talked to police is asked to contact ACT Policing Operations on 131444. Please quote reference number P2042617.

Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au

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