ADVICE: Bushfires - Namadji National Park - Stay Informed

All four bushfires burning in the Namadgi National Park have been set to ‘patrol’ status. 
 
Patrol means the fire is almost extinguished, but firefighters will continue to monitor for hotspots or re-ignitions in the days ahead.

The very remote location of the fires has required a highly specialised, multi-agency response.
 
More than 75 firefighters from the ACT Rural Fire Service and ACT Parks and Conservation Service (ACTPCS) tackled the difficult to access, steep, and arduous terrain deep in the Namadgi National Park.
 
Access to the Bendora Dam fire has been made possible with support from ACT State Emergency Service and ACTPCS boat operators. 

Crews were able to enter the dam from an area with vehicle access, then travel to the banks closer to the fire ignition.
 
Firefighters on the ground have been supported by incident management specialists and logistics support staff.

A temporary helicopter re-refuelling base was established at Birrigai Outdoor School to maximise flight time.
 
There is no ongoing threat to the community from these incidents.

A fourth bushfire ignition has been detected in the Namadgi National Park, as well as a lightning strike that set a tree alight on private property off Point Hut Road.
 
Firefighters and aircraft are responding to the new ignition near Corin Dam, as well as three other fires that have been burning in the area since Saturday afternoon.
 
📍 0.2 hectares - Corin Dam Ignition (New)
 
📍 7.5 hectares - Cotter Hut Ignition 1
📍 0.2 hectares - Cotter Hut Ignition 2
📍 3.5 hectares - Bendora Dam Ignition
 
Work is continuing to blackout and make safe these fires, and there is no immediate threat to life or property.
 
Remote Area Firefighting Teams from the ACT Rural Fire Service and ACT Parks and Conservation Service have worked throughout Monday to strengthen containment lines and extinguish hotspots. 

Crews will continue work on Tuesday, and are monitoring for further storm activity.
 
The Namadgi National Park remains open. If you plan to visit the reserve, check the ACT Emergency Services Agency website for the latest updates before setting out.

Three bushfires continue to burn in the Namadgi National Park, southwest of Canberra. 
 
An 🟡 ADVICE - Stay Informed warning remains in place for the fires near Cotter Hut and Bendora Dam.
 
📍 7.3 hectares (+0.3ha today) - Cotter Hut Ignition 1
📍 0.17 hectares (revised from 0.3ha) - Cotter Hut Ignition 2
📍 3.4 hectares (+0.4ha today) - Bendora Dam Ignition
 
The fires were detected on Saturday (03/01) afternoon, after a storm cell passed through the area.

Specialist Remote Area Firefighting Teams (RAFT), and aerial firefighting aircraft have been working throughout the weekend to establish containment lines and extinguish hotspots. 
 
The ACT State Emergency Services been assisting the incident response by providing flood boats to access the very remote, rugged terrain. 
 
Rainfall today aided firefighting efforts, and favourable weather conditions are expected tomorrow (05/01). The Fire Danger Rating is 🟩 Moderate.
 
The ACT Rural Fire Service is monitoring the situation overnight, and work to contain the fires will continue on Monday.
 
There is no immediate threat to life or property.

Firefighting efforts are continuing for three bushfires burning in very remote parts of the Namadgi National Park.

Favourable weather conditions overnight means fire growth has been minimal. The total burnt area is approximately 10 hectares.

📍 7 hectares - Cotter Hut Ignition 1
📍 0.3 hectares - Cotter Hut Ignition 2
📍 3 hectares - Bendora Dam Ignition

Today's Fire Danger Rating is: 🟩 Moderate. 🔥 Fire activity is low in intensity.

Specialist Remote Area Firefighter Teams (RAFT) and firefighting aircraft are attending to the incidents today, working to establish control lines to contain the fires as quickly as possible.

The community can expect to see smoke in the area, and helicopters travelling between Namadgi National Park and the Hume ACTRFS Aviation Base.

There is no immediate threat to life or property.

Update 7:42 PM: Three fires are continuing to burn in very remote parts of the Namadgi National Park, southwest of Canberra.

Weather conditions are favourable, and the size of the fires remains stable.

It's expected that additional remote area firefighting teams and aircraft will respond to the incidents on Sunday (04/01) morning.

Firefighters from the ACT Rural Fire Service will continue to monitor the situation throughout the evening.

There is no immediate threat to life or property.

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5:18 PM: Multiple bushfires have started in the Namadji National Park, southwest of Canberra.

Firefighters are responding to two ignitions near Cotter Hut, and one near Bendora Dam.

Firefighting aircraft, and remote area fire teams are working to contain the fires. There is no immediate threat to life or property.

Community members may see smoke, and helicopters operating in the area.

Multiple bushfires have started in the Namadji National Park, southwest of Canberra.

Firefighters are responding to two ignitions near Cotter Hut, and one near Bendoora Dam.

Firefighting aircraft, and remote area fire teams are working to contain the fires. There is no immediate threat to life or property.

Community members may see smoke, and helicopters operating in the area.

If your life is at risk, call triple-zero (000).