The Latest Breaking News from Rohan Scott

Fire and storm season has started. Here's what you need to do to prepare

Authorities urge against complacency as fuel loads build.

The Canberra Times · Oct 1, 2024

Blaze near Parkway catches police attention

Police believe the fire may have been deliberately lit.

The Canberra Times · Oct 22, 2023

'Prepare with us': fire chief's request after multiple calls for help during storm

Emergency services had 40 calls for help on Thursday.

The Canberra Times · Oct 13, 2023

Canberra springs into temperatures well above September average

This week's weather will be sunny and dry - for a while.

The Canberra Times · Sep 16, 2023

'Broad brush' ESA review damages RFS chief's reputation, volunteers say

The ACT Volunteer Brigades Association has called for changes to an ESA review.

The Canberra Times · Jul 17, 2023

Total fire ban for regions surrounding ACT on Saturday

The fire ban will not apply to the ACT.

The Canberra Times · Feb 10, 2023

New fire trucks arrive as bushfire season fears grow

"We can see that the grass is starting to dry out, now's the time [to prepare]"

The Canberra Times · Jan 25, 2023

'We're very well prepared': ACT rural fire boss says

The RFS boss said changes made over the past 20 years would help to prevent the same level of damage in the future.

The Canberra Times · Jan 18, 2023

'It was pretty intense in there': Stories of heroism amid bushfire tragedy

ACT Rural Fire Service boss Rohan Scott was a volunteer on a tanker which went deep into the firefront and saved two people

The Canberra Times · Jan 17, 2023

Kevin's here to help - 1400 litres of water dumped from the air at time

Helicopters on loan from Canada boost ACT bushfire capability.

The Canberra Times · Jan 10, 2023