Mount Taylor hazard burn creates smoke over Canberra today
ACT fire managers are conducting a hazard reduction burn at Mount Taylor Nature Reserve today, and smoke will be visible across Canberra.
ACT Parks and Conservation Service fire managers are conducting a hazard reduction burn at Mount Taylor Nature Reserve today. The operation reduces bushfire risk and improves ecological health in the area.
Smoke may be visible across parts of Canberra during the burn. Authorities have scheduled the burn for weather conditions that will minimise smoke impact.
Fire crews will monitor throughout the day. The public should not call emergency services unless they see unattended fire.
This is part of the ACT's annual Bushfire Operations Plan to keep communities safe.
- Mount Taylor Nature Reserve
- Location
- 20 October
- Date
- ACT Parks and Conservation Service
- Operator
Why it mattersCanberra residents should expect temporary smoke and avoid calling triple-zero unless they see unattended fire.
AustraliaSmoke will be visible across parts of Canberra today as fire managers conduct a routine, necessary operation to reduce bushfire risk.
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