ADVICE - Grass Fire - Williamsdale

Firefighters have controlled a grass fire that started south of Canberra, near the Monaro Highway intersecting Angle Crossing Road.

 

The quick action of residents and firefighters from the ACT Rural Fire Service, ACT Parks and Conservation Service, and ACT Fire & Rescue mean that fire was able to be contained to a paddock with no damage to property or infrastructure.

 

A High Fire Danger Rating remains in place for Thursday, 2 February 2023. Under these conditions, if a fire starts it can be more difficult to control.

 

In a life-threatening emergency, or if you see an unattended fire, call Triple Zero (000).  

ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Rural Fire Service are currently responding to a grass fire south of Canberra, near the Monaro Highway intersecting Angle Crossing Road.

The fire is approximately 300x300m in size.

No properties are under threat at this time.
The community is asked to monitor conditions and avoid the area.

In a life-threatening emergency, or if you see an unattended fire, call Triple Zero (000).  
More information to follow.