Upcoming prescribed burns

Current activities

Last updated: Tuesday 28 October 2025

Upcoming burns

  • A prescribed hazard reduction burn in Pine Island on Tuesday 28 October.

    Smoke may be visible in the area, which is normal for these types of operations. The community are asked not to call emergency triple-zero (000) unless they see an unattended fire.

    Smoke from controlled burns can trigger asthma and other breathing problems. Find out more about how to stay safe from outdoor smoke health impacts.

    ACT Parks and Conservation Service carries out planned burns at different times of the year, including during the bushfire season. These burns help reduce bushfire risk and support the health and resilience of the local environment.

To prepare for fire season, the Parks and Conservation Service Fire team (PCS Fire) conducts several prescribed burns each year.

These occur in urban and rural areas across Canberra and Googong Foreshore. Find more details in the Bushfire Operations Plan (BOP).

PCS works with the Health and Community Services Directorate, and Asthma Australia on educating the community about bushfire smoke. Read more about outdoor smoke health impacts.

Prescribed burn program

Subject to suitable weather conditions, ACT Parks and Conservation will conduct the following prescribed burns as part of their annual prescribed burn program.

  • Denman Prospect, off Holborow Avenue – March/April 2026
  • Gubur Dhaura Heritage Park – March/April 2026
  • Gungahlin Eucalyptus Plantation – March/April 2026
  • Hall, adjacent to Hall Street – March/April 2026
  • McQuoids Hill Nature Reserve – March/April 2026
  • Mount Taylor Nature Reserve – March/April 2026
  • Stromlo, between Eucumbene Drive and Warragamba Avenue – March/April 2026

Prescribed burns interactive map

You can navigate the map by selecting an area. You can double-click or tap an item in the list below to find more information.

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Description

Symbol

Proposed

Spring 2025, Autumn 2026 (for example)

Prescribed burn likely to be implemented during this period of time.

Likely symbol

Planned

Prescribed burn is being planned for the next fortnight, if suitable (weather and fuel moisture) conditions exist.

Prescribed Burn Completed Symbol

Scheduled Prescribed burn is scheduled to commence tomorrow, if suitable conditions exist.

Scheduled Symbol

In progress

Prescribed burn has commenced. Crews are lighting the burn, flames and smoke may be visible.

In Progress symbol

Patrol

Flames and smoke may be visible. Crews will patrol and monitor burn until no smoke is visible for at least 24 hours.

Patrol

Completed

Prescribed burn has been completed: Patrols have ceased; No smoke or flames have been seen for a minimum of 24 hours.

Completed

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Contact

For more information, phone Access Canberra on 13 22 81.