Upcoming prescribed burns

Current activities

Last updated: Monday 11 May 2026

Upcoming burns:

There are no prescribed burns currently scheduled.

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).

Smoke may be visible in the area, which is normal for these types of operations. Smoke from controlled burns can trigger asthma and other breathing problems. Read more about outdoor smoke health impacts.

The community are asked not to call emergency triple-zero (000) unless they see an unattended fire.

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.

Gubur Dhaura Heritage Park – April/May 2026
Gungahlin Eucalyptus Plantation – April/May 2026
Hall, adjacent to Hall Street – June/July 2026
Black Mountain Nature Reserve April/May 2026
Bruce Ridge Nature Reserve April/May 2026
Gossan Hill Nature Reserve April/May 2026
Pierces Creek April/May 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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Heading	Description	Symbol
Proposed for Autumn or Winter 2026	Prescribed burn likely to be implemented during this period of time.
Planned	Prescribed burn is being planned for the next fortnight, if suitable (weather and fuel moisture) conditions exist.
In progress	Prescribed burn has commenced. Crews are lighting the burn, flames and smoke may be visible.
Patrol	Flames and smoke may be visible. Crews will patrol and monitor burn until no smoke is visible for at least 24 hours.
Completed	Prescribed burn has been completed: Patrols have ceased; No smoke or flames have been seen for a minimum of 24 hours.