TOTAL FIRE BAN - MONDAY 03 FEBRUARY

ACT Emergency Controller Georgeina Whelan has extended the Total Fire Ban for the whole of the ACT for the duration of Monday, 3 February.

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting hot and dry conditions, with winds of up to 35 km/hr.

The forecast Fire Danger Rating (FDR) for tomorrow is predicted to be VERY HIGH.

Fire is difficult to control in these conditions.

All ACT residents are urged to review their Bushfire Survival Plan or if you don't have a plan in place, to take the time to create one.

Keep up-to-date via the ESA website esa.act.gov.au, the ESA Twitter and Facebook accounts, local ACT media outlets or by calling Access Canberra on 13 22 81.