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ACT Rural Fire Service is working to extinguish a bushfire burning to the east of Bendora Dam.
The Bushfire Alert and Warning Level for this fire has been set at ADVICE.
Remote Area Fighting Teams from ACT Rural Fire Service, NSW Rural Fire Service and Parks and Conservation Services are on scene, supported by two medium helicopters waterbombing and winching crews to the fire ground.
The fire is located approximately 19km west of outer west Tuggeranong and 1km east of Bendora Dam.
There is no current threat to life or property.
The fire is approximately less than one hectare in size and is being controlled.
The Fire Danger Rating where this fire is burning is HIGH. Fires burning in HIGH conditions can be controlled.
If you see a fire without a crew or truck in attendance please ring Emergency Triple Zero (000).