A prescribed cultural burn in the Ginninderry Conservation Hume will commence today, 29 September, subject to suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions. The prescribed cultural burn will be conducted with Ngunnawal community representatives and the Ginninderry Conservation Trust Caring for Country Rangers to restore native vegetation using traditional burning techniques and reconnect with the Country.
A prescribed burn at the ACT Parks and Conservation Service in Duffy will commence on Wednesday 30 September 2026, subject to suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions. This burn is being conducted for training purposes with ACT Parks and Conservation Service staff.
A prescribed hazard reduction burn in Hall will commence on Thursday 1 October, subject to suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions. The prescribed hazard reduction burn is being conducted to reduce the fire hazard in the area.
See the location map of the burn sites.
Experienced ACT Parks and Conservation Service fire managers will conduct and oversee the burning operations. Every effort is made to conduct burns in weather conditions that will minimise the impact of smoke, but temporary smoke cover is possible and may be visible across parts of Canberra.
Fire crews will be on the ground monitoring and patrolling the prescribed burns to their conclusion.
Smoke, flame, and glowing embers may be seen at these sites, which is normal for these types of operations. The public are asked not to call emergency triple-zero unless they see any unattended fire.
Prescribed burns are an important part of the ACT's annual Bushfire Operations Plan to enhance ecological quality, reduce the risk of bushfires and help keep Canberrans safe.
