The Parkes Way tunnel at Acton has reopened after a car caught fire on Saturday afternoon.
Firefighters reached the scene of the fire just after 4.30pm.
![Motorists have been warned to stay away from the Parkes Way tunnel after a car fire on Saturday afternoon.](/web/20170212014403im_/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/4/w/t/n/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.guas3l.png/1486795314177.jpg)
An Emergency Services Agency spokesman said the fire was controlled and extinguished shortly after crews arrived.
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ACT Policing had closed the tunnel and asked people to avoid the area.
Acton tunnel now open following earlier collision.
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