This is a WATCH AND ACT level bushfire warning. You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take because bushfire conditions are changing. The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in the remote areas of Orroral Valley and surrounding areas could be affected by a bushfire in Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road, conditions are changing and could get worse. You need to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse. No properties are under threat at this time. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat. Begin your preparations now. Do not wait to see firefighters or signs of fire to act. What you should do: Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one: > If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave > Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates > Listen to your local radio station > Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure > Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members > Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing > Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door > Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car > Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property. Current situation: The fire is travelling in a south east direction. The fire is out of control and firefighters are responding to the fire. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street. Keep up to date: > Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au) > Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency) > Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app > Stay tuned to your local radio station > Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81. Next update will be provided by 4:30pm or if the situation changes.

The ACT Emergency Services Agency would like to reassure the community that the visible smoke across Canberra is from bushfires burning in NSW.

Canberrans are reminded to please call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire (notably a visible flame or distinct column of smoke), not just because you see or smell smoke. Clear details of the location of the fire will also help us attend to it quickly.

ACT Rural Fire Service firefighters are patrolling the Beard Fire this evening. Information on this fire can be found at esa.act.gov.au

For information on fires in NSW download and monitor the NSW Fires Near Me app.

Visit ACT Health (health.act.gov.au) for information on ways you can reduce the impact of smoke.

This is an ADVICE level bushfire warning

People in Beard, Harman, Oaks Estate, Crestwood, Pialligo and Brindabella Business Park are advised to follow warnings and information for the Beard Fire.

Current situation
The Beard Fire is under control.

ACT Rural Fire Service firefighters will continue to patrol the fire-ground throughout evening. The priority is to identify and extinguish hot spots.

No properties are under threat at this time.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat.

The size of the fire is 424 hectares.

Keep up to date:
o Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
o Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
o Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app o Stay tuned to your local radio station
o Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
o For road closures visit ACT Policing Traffic Twitter (@ACTPol_Traffic) or TCCS road closures map at tccs.act.gov.au

Next update will be provided by 9:00am or if the situation changes.

This is an ADVICE level bushfire warning

People in Beard, Harman, Oaks Estate, Crestwood, Pialligo and Brindabella Business Park are advised to follow warnings and information for the Beard Fire.

Current situation

The Beard Fire is under control.

ACT Rural Fire Service and ACT Parks and Conservation Service firefighters will continue to patrol the fire-ground throughout the day. The priority is to identify and extinguish and hot spots.

No properties are under threat at this time.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat.

The size of the fire is 424 hectares.

Keep up to date:
o Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
o Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
o Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app o Stay tuned to your local radio station
o Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
o For road closures visit ACT Policing Traffic Twitter (@ACTPol_Traffic) or TCCS road closures map at tccs.act.gov.au

Next update will be provided by 4:00pm or if the situation changes.

This is an ADVICE level bushfire warning

People in Beard, Harman, Oaks Estate, Crestwood, Pialligo and Brindabella Business Park are advised to follow warnings and information for the Beard Fire.

Current situation

The Beard Fire is under control.

Oaks Estate Road is open

ACT Rural Fire Service and ACT Parks and Conservation Service firefighters will continue to patrol the fire-ground overnight. The priority is to identify and extinguish and hot spots. No properties are under threat at this time. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat.

The size of the fire is 424 hectares.

People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app o Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
• For road closures visit ACT Policing Traffic Twitter (@ACTPol_Traffic) or TCCS road closures map at tccs.act.gov.au

Next update will be provided by 9:00am or if the situation changes.