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Update - Fires West of ACT - 24 January 2020

The Adaminaby Complex fire was downgraded to WATCH AND ACT warning level after difficult weather conditions impacted the fire grounds yesterday. ACT and NSW crews...

ADVICE - BEARD FIRE

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 UPDATE - DANGEROUS SMOKE

The recycling centre at Underwood Street, Beard was been impacted by the Beard Fire yesterday. This resulted in dangerous levels of smoke which impacted visibility and...

ADVICE - BEARD FIRE

This is an ADVICE level bushfire warning. A bushfire has been burning near Beard, Oaks Estate and Crestwood. The fire is now being controlled and has been downgraded...

WATCH AND ACT - BEARD FIRE

This is a WATCH AND ACT level warning. The Beard Fire has been downgraded from Emergency Warning. People in Beard, Harman, Oaks Estate, Crestwood, Pialligo and...

INFORMATION UPDATE - ESA WEBSITE RESTORED

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) website has now been restored. On any day, communications can be affected which is why during an emergency we use multiple...

WATCH AND ACT - BEARD FIRE

This is an WATCH AND ACT level warning. The Kallaroo Fire and the Pialligo Redwood Forest Fire have merged. The fire is now called the Beard Fire. People in Beard,...