Total Fire Ban - Dust Update

ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advise the community that the haze seen across Canberra is not smoke. Currently, there are no active grass or bush fires in the ACT.

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting the potential for increased dust overnight and tomorrow.

The ACT Health Directorate will be monitoring air quality levels across the city and will issue health advice to the community if needed.

Canberrans can also monitor air quality levels across the ACT by downloading the AirRater app (https://airrater.org)

Those more sensitive to dust in the air are encouraged to download the app so they can be prepared and take extra precautions.