Structure Fire - Tennant Creek

NT Government

NT Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) were called to a structure fire on Ambrose Street in Tennant Creek this morning at 12.30am.

Upon arrival, crews found a property engulfed in flames and worked through the night to bring it under control and extinguish the blaze.

No rescues were required and there have been no reported injuries.

The response involved 2 fire pumpers and 8 members, including NTFRS auxiliaries and volunteers, on breathing apparatus (BA).

Members from NT Police and ST John NT also attended.

NT Police are investigating the cause of the fire.

Quotes attributed to Acting District Officer Southern Command, Jo-Anna Kenney AFSM:

"I commend the response of our crews, and our auxiliaries and volunteers who worked through the night to extinguish the fire.

"The structure was located close to other buildings and the efficient response ensured the fire did not spread to the surrounding properties."

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