Current activities
Last updated: Tuesday 23 April 2024
- Depending on suitable fuel and moisture conditions, the following burns are being continued today:
- FB870 Cotter Hill
- Depending on suitable fuel and moisture conditions, the following burns may be implemented in the next fortnight:
- FB717 Hall Cemetery
- FB761 Gubur Dhaura
- FB875 Rob Roy
- FB884 Throsby
The Parks and Conservation Service (PCS) conducts a number of prescribed burns each year in and around urban and rural areas across Canberra and Googong Foreshore (NSW) to prepare for the upcoming fire season. For more information refer to the Bushfire Operations Plan (BOP).
Refer to the map below to learn about the proposed prescribed burns for the upcoming year.
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For more information phone Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
Outdoor smoke health impacts
PCS works closely with ACT Health and Asthma Australia. Find out how to stay safe and well if there is bushfire smoke in your area.
Prescribed burns interactive map
Click on a burn site on the map, or double-click an item in the list below to view more detail.
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Proposed
Spring 2017, Autumn 2018 (for example) |
Prescribed burn likely to be implemented during this period of time. |
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| Planned |
Prescribed burn is being planned for the next fortnight, if suitable (weather and fuel moisture) conditions exist. |
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| Scheduled | Prescribed burn is scheduled to commence tomorrow, if suitable conditions exist. |
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In progress |
Prescribed burn has commenced. Crews are lighting the burn, flames and smoke may be visible. |
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Patrol |
Flames and smoke may be visible. Crews will patrol and monitor burn until no smoke is visible for at least 24 hours. |
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Completed |
Prescribed burn has been completed: Patrols have ceased; No smoke or flames have been seen for a minimum of 24 hours. |
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