Gas main explodes following severe weather across the ACT

A gas main has exploded in Narrabundah overnight following severe thunderstorms.

Just before midnight ACT Fire and Rescue responded to reports of a fire on Finniss Crescent.

Upon arrival firefighters located fire coming from the ground near the base of a tree.

Firefighters ran hose lines and contained the fire and prevented further spread.

The gas line was shut off about an hour later and there was no further damage.

There were no reports of injuries.