Hall Community Fire Unit activated

Following a small grass fire this afternoon at the Hall Showground, the Community Fire Unit (CFU) at Hall will remain activated in the precinct until further notice to...

Eyes and ears helping keep Canberra safe

A Total Fire Ban remains in place until 11.59 pm tonight due to today's forecast EXTREME Fire Danger Rating. Staff from across Territory and Municipal Services,...

Grassfire extinguished at Hall

The ACT Rural Fire Service has responded to a grassfire at Hall. The Bushfire Alert and Warning Level for this fire has been set at ADVICE. The ACT Rural Fire Service...

ACT community offers to assist

The ACT ESA has been overwhelmed by offers of public support since the start of the current heat wave and the heightened fire risk. In the past week, approximately 130...

Notice to horse owners

The ACT Government advises horse owners to be ready to implement their own Bushfire Fire Plan during the EXTREME weather conditions. In the first instance you should...

Keep cool and well hydrated today

There are currently no fires in the ACT. The community is reminded a TOTAL FIRE BAN is in place until midnight. The fire danger rating today in the ACT is EXTREME. The...

ACT community urged to remain vigilant

There are currently NO fires burning in the ACT. The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) is urging Canberrans to be vigilant to ensure no fires are unintentionally...