A fire on a Tuggeranong apartment balcony on March 17, 2026, caused a roof collapse, prompted evacuations, and led to road closures, with the cause still unknown.

A fire broke out on a second-floor balcony of an apartment on Athllon Drive in Tuggeranong, ACT, around 12:15 p.m. on March 17, 2026, prompting emergency responses from ACT Fire and Rescue, Policing, and Ambulance. Three pumpers and an aerial appliance were deployed, smoke was visible near the Tuggeranong town centre, and a partial roof collapse occurred. Firefighters contained the blaze, prevented further spread, and safely evacuated occupants. One half of Athllon Drive was closed between Cowlishaw and Anketell streets, and residents with respiratory conditions were advised to take precautions. The cause remains unknown.