Horses and owners to remain at EPIC overnight

A total of 57 horses, 10 dogs and one cat have been relocated to Exhibition Park (EPIC) in Mitchell as part of their owners preparations for the EXTREME fire danger in the ACT and region today.

The ACT Government this morning urged horse owners to activate their Bushfire Survival Plans.

The horses at EPIC have come from across the ACT and the nearby region.

Over 50 horses and their owners will remain on site overnigh before reassing the situation in the morning.