Upcoming prescribed burns

Current activities

Last updated: Friday 11 September 2026

The following prescribed burn was patrolled today and has been declared out:

FCB003 Ginninderry

The following prescribed burn was conducted today and will be patrolled on Saturday, 12 October:

FCB004 Callum Brae

Upcoming burns:

Subject to suitable weather and fuel conditions, the following prescribed burns are planned to be conducted in the next 2 weeks:

FB255 Hall
FB919 Gossan Hill

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. You can monitor air quality in the ACT and access health advice to help protect your health.

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

Prescribed burns interactive map

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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.