This information is current as of 15:00pm, Friday 17th January 2020.
ACT ESA will continue to monitor fire activity in and around the ACT.
At the time of publication there are no major bush or grass fires in the ACT.
The fires to the West of the ACT have seen minimal activity overnight.
For the most up to date information on fires in NSW visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website.
Please note, figures are likely to increase and decrease as aerial intelligence captures new data.
Mary’s Hill Fire
The Mary’s Hill Fire has moved no closer to the ACT border overnight.
The fire remains 4.6 km west of the ACT border, and approximately 33.5 km from the urban interface.
The fire is currently 2,100 hectares in size.
Between 5 – 10mls of rain fell on the fire ground overnight. This has assisted firefighters to conduct direct firefighting on the ground.
ACT’s helicopter, Firebird 100, is monitoring and mapping the fire, and undertaking lightning detection that may have occurred.
In addition, four helicopters are undertaking water-bombing activities on the fire edge.
ACT crews are assisting NSW to continue to strengthen containment lines and operate heavy plant such as dozers.
Planning is underway for significant additional ACT crews to be on the fireground from Saturday.
Adaminaby Complex Fire
The status of this fire is Being Controlled. This means Effective strategies are in operation or planned for the entire perimeter of the fire.
The fire is now 1.8 km south-west of the ACT border and 48 km from the suburban edge of Canberra.
This fire is currently 93,650 hectares in size.
22mls of rain was recorded in the are over the fireground last night.
ACT firefighters, alongside NSW continue to monitor fire activity in the area.
Dunns Road Fire
The status of this fire is Being Controlled. This means Effective strategies are in operation or planned for the entire perimeter of the fire.
The Dunn’s Road Fire is 20 km west of the ACT border and 46.7 km from the urban interface.
It is currently 331,995 hectares in size and is still burning within containment lines.
ESA will continue to monitor the activity of the fire.