Fire 'deliberately lit' at City Hill as police probe underway

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Firefighters attended the scene on Wednesday night.

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after a fire broke out on City Hill in Civic late on Wednesday night.

According to the ACT Emergency Services Agency, the blaze was reported around midnight, with ACT Fire & Rescue crews attending the scene to extinguish the flames.

The fire and plumes of rising smoke were visible from a distance across the city centre late on Wednesday.

"The fires are suspected to have been deliberately lit. Investigations into the incident are ongoing," a police spokesperson said.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, quoting reference P2503655.

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