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The ACT Emergency Services Agency wishes to advise that the smoke over Canberra is coming from bushfires in Victoria.
There is no threat to the ACT from these fires. There is also currently no bushfire threat in the ACT.
The smoke haze and fire activity interstate is a timely reminder that bushfire risk still remains high.
The forecast fire danger rating for the ACT tomorrow is VERY HIGH.
Visit the ESA website to download your Bushfire Survival Plan and #BeBushfireReady.