EMERGENCY WARNING - ORRORAL VALLEY FIRE - 28 January 2020, 8:30pm

This is an ADVICE level bushfire warning.

The Orroral Valley Fire has been downgraded to an ADVICE level bushfire warning.

There is active fire at the Orroral Valley Fire, and community members in Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, and Top Naas Road need to remain vigilant.

Monitor conditions and know what you will do if the fire threatens.

If you do not need to be in this area, it is still best for your safety to not enter or return. People in Banks, Gordon, Conder, Calwell and Theodore should continue to monitor conditions and stay up to date.

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted increasingly challenging fire weather for the coming weekend, driven by extremely high temperatures and low humidity. ESA advises the community to take this time to prepare and be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat.

Current situation:

There is limited activity on the eastern and northern edge of the fire. There is an increase in fire activity on the western side of the fire. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 10,829 Ha. Firefighters are on scene patrolling and strengthening containment lines. The ACT's Specialist Intelligence Gathering (SIG) helicopter is conducting aerial surveillance. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81
• For the most up to date information on road closures visit ACT Policing Traffic Twitter (@ACTPol_Traffic) or TCCS road closures map at tccs.act.gov.au
• New South Wales (NSW) residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and NSW Fires Near Me App for advice and information about fires burning in NSW.

Next update will be provided by 9am tomorrow or if the situation changes.

The warning level for the Orroral Valley Fire remains at a WATCH AND ACT level warning.

There is active fire, and community members in Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, and Top Naas Road need to remain vigilant.

Monitor conditions and know what you will do if the fire threatens. If you do not need to be in this area, it is still best for your safety to not enter or return.

People in Banks, Gordon, Conder, Calwell and Theodore should continue to monitor conditions and stay up to date.

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted increasingly challenging fire weather for the coming weekend, driven by extremely high temperatures and low humidity.

ESA advises the community to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse.

No properties are under threat at this time. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Mount Tennant, Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road.

There is an increase in fire activity on the western side of the fire.

The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 10,079 Ha.

Firefighters are on scene patrolling, preparing for property protection and working to contain spot fires. The ACT's Specialist Intelligence Gathering (SIG) helicopter will conduct aerial surveillance throughout the day.

There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs.

People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81
• For the most up to date information on road closures visit ACT Policing Traffic Twitter (@ACTPol_Traffic) or TCCS road closures map at tccs.act.gov.au
• New South Wales (NSW) residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and NSW Fires Near Me App for advice and information about fires burning in NSW.

Next update will be provided by 1:30pm or if the situation changes.

The warning level for the Orroral Valley Fire remains at a WATCH AND ACT level warning due to moderate overnight conditions.

There is active fire, and community members in Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, and Top Naas Road need to remain vigilant.

Monitor conditions and know what you will do if the fire threatens. If you do not need to be in this area, it is still best for your safety to not enter or return.

Residents of Banks, Gordon, Condor, Calwell and Theodore should continue to monitor conditions.

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted increasingly challenging fire weather for the coming weekend, driven by extremely high temperatures and low humidity.

ESA advises the community to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse.

No properties are under threat at this time.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat.

Current situation:

• The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Mount Tennant, Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road and Top Naas Road.
• The fire is out of control.
• The size of the fire is currently 9,500 Ha.
• Firefighters are on scene patrolling.
• There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs.
• People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 11:30am or if the situation changes.

The warning level for the Orroral Valley Fire remains at a WATCH AND ACT level warning due to moderate overnight conditions.

There is active fire, and community members in Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, and Top Naas Road need to remain vigilant.

Monitor conditions and know what you will do if the fire threatens. If you do not need to be in this area, it is still best for your safety to not enter or return.

Residents of Banks, Gordon, Condor, Calwell and Theodore should continue to monitor conditions.

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted increasingly challenging fire weather for the coming weekend, driven by extremely high temperatures and low humidity.

ESA advises the community to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse.

No properties are under threat at this time.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat.

Current situation:

• The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Mount Tennant, Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road and Top Naas Road.
• The fire is out of control.
• The size of the fire is currently 9,500 Ha.
• Firefighters are on scene patrolling.
• There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs.
• People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 9:30am or if the situation changes.

The warning level for the Orroral Valley Fire remains at a WATCH AND ACT level warning due to moderate overnight conditions.

There is active fire, and community members in Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, and Top Naas Road need to remain vigilant.

Monitor conditions and know what you will do if the fire threatens. If you do not need to be in this area, it is still best for your safety to not enter or return.

Residents of Banks, Gordon, Condor, Calwell and Theodore should continue to monitor conditions.

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted increasingly challenging fire weather for the coming weekend, driven by extremely high temperatures and low humidity.

ESA advises the community to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse.

No properties are under threat at this time.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat.

Current situation:

• The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Mount Tennant, Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road and Top Naas Road.
• The fire is out of control.
• The size of the fire is currently 9,500 Ha.
• Firefighters are on scene patrolling.
• There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs.
• People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 7:30am or if the situation changes.

The warning level for the Orroral Valley Fire remains at a WATCH AND ACT level warning due to moderate overnight conditions.

There is active fire, and community members in Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, and Top Naas Road need to remain vigilant.

Monitor conditions and know what you will do if the fire threatens. If you do not need to be in this area, it is still best for your safety to not enter or return.

Residents of Banks, Gordon, Condor, Calwell and Theodore should continue to monitor conditions.

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted increasingly challenging fire weather for the coming weekend, driven by extremely high temperatures and low humidity.

ESA advises the community to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse.

No properties are under threat at this time.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat.

Current situation:

• The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Mount Tennant, Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road and Top Naas Road.
• The fire is out of control.
• The size of the fire is currently 9,498 Ha.
• Firefighters are on scene patrolling.
• There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs.
• People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au) Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app  
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 5:30am or if the situation changes.

The warning level for the Orroral Valley Fire remains at a WATCH AND ACT level warning due to moderate overnight conditions.

There is active fire, and community members in Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, and Top Naas Road need to remain vigilant.

Monitor conditions and know what you will do if the fire threatens. If you do not need to be in this area, it is still best for your safety to not enter or return.

Residents of Banks, Gordon, Condor, Calwell and Theodore should continue to monitor conditions.

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted increasingly challenging fire weather for the coming weekend, driven by extremely high temperatures and low humidity.

ESA advises the community to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse. No properties are under threat at this time.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat.

Current situation:

• The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Mount Tennant, Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road and Top Naas Road.
• The fire is out of control.
• The size of the fire is currently 9,304 Ha.
• Firefighters are on scene and are preparing for property protection.
• There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs.
• People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 3:30am or if the situation changes.

The warning level for the Orroral Valley Fire has been downgraded to a WATCH AND ACT level warning due to easing conditions.

There is active fire in the area, and community members in Tharwa Village, Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, and Top Naas Road need to remain vigilant.

Monitor conditions and know what you will do if the fire threatens. If you do not need to be in this area, it is still best for your safety to not enter or return.

Residents of Banks, Gordon, Condor, Calwell and Theodore should continue to monitor conditions. The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted increasingly challenging fire weather for the coming weekend, driven by extremely high temperatures and low humidity.

ESA advises the community to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse. No properties are under threat at this time. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency) 
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app 
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 1:30am or if the situation changes.

There have been no changes since the 10:00pm update.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning.

There is a spot fire close to Tharwa Village, north of Spring Station Creek. Firefighters are on scene supported by a dozer.

People in the areas of THARWA VILLAGE, BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in CALWELL, THEODORE and surrounding areas should: 

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.  
• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa Village. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 8,106 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Firefighters are on scene and are preparing for property protection. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Embers may travel well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000) immediately. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au) 
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station > Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81  
• For the most up to date information on road closures visit ACT Policing Traffic Twitter (@ACTPol_Traffic) or TCCS road closures map at tccs.act.gov.au
• New South Wales (NSW) residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and NSW Fires Near Me App for advice and information about fires burning in NSW.

Next update will be provided by 11:00pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

There is a spot fire close to Tharwa Village, north of Spring Station Creek. Firefighters are on scene supported by a dozer.

People in the areas of THARWA VILLAGE, BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in CALWELL, THEODORE and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.
• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa Village. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 8,106 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Firefighters are on scene and are preparing for property protection. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Embers may travel well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000) immediately. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
• New South Wales (NSW) residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and NSW Fires Near Me App for advice and information about fires burning in NSW.

Next update will be provided by 10:30pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

There is a spot fire close to Tharwa Village, north of Spring Station Creek. Firefighters are on scene supported by a dozer.

People in the areas of THARWA VILLAGE, BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in CALWELL, THEODORE and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.
• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa Village. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 8,106 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Firefighters are on scene and are preparing for property protection. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Embers may travel well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000) immediately. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
• New South Wales (NSW) residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and NSW Fires Near Me App for advice and information about fires burning in NSW.

Next update will be provided by 10:00pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

The fire is starting to spot close to Tharwa Village.

People in the areas of THARWA VILLAGE, BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in CALWELL, THEODORE and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.
• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa Village. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 7,912 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Firefighters are on scene and are preparing for property protection. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Embers may travel well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000) immediately. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
• New South Wales (NSW) residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and NSW Fires Near Me App for advice and information about fires burning in NSW.

Next update will be provided by 9:30pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

The fire is starting to spot close to Tharwa Village.

People in the areas of THARWA VILLAGE, BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in CALWELL, THEODORE and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.
• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa Village. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 7,912 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Firefighters are on scene and are preparing for property protection. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Embers may travel well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000) immediately. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
• New South Wales (NSW) residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and NSW Fires Near Me App for advice and information about fires burning in NSW.

Next update will be provided by 9:00pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

If you are in the areas of THARWA VILLAGE, BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in CALWELL, THEODORE and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.
• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa Village. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 7,912 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Firefighters are on scene and are preparing for property protection. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Embers may travel well ahead of the fire causing spot fires.If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000) immediately. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
• New South Wales (NSW) residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and NSW Fires Near Me App for advice and information about fires burning in NSW.

Next update will be provided by 8:30pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

If you are in the areas of THARWA VILLAGE, BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in CALWELL, THEODORE and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.
• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa Village. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 7,912 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Firefighters are on scene and are preparing for property protection. Helicopters and Large Air Tankers are water-bombing, establishing containment lines and undertaking aerial surveillance. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
• New South Wales (NSW) residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and NSW Fires Near Me App for advice and information about fires burning in NSW.

Next update will be provided by 8:00pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

If you are in the areas of THARWA VILLAGE, BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in CALWELL, THEODORE and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.
• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa Village. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 6,122 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Firefighters are on scene and are preparing for property protection. Helicopters and Large Air Tankers are water-bombing, establishing containment lines and undertaking aerial surveillance. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Boboyan Road is closed from the ACT/NSW border. This road is only open to people evacuating. Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
• New South Wales (NSW) residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and NSW Fires Near Me App for advice and information about fires burning in NSW.

Next update will be provided by 7:30pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

It is now too late to leave. If you are not in the area, do not return.

If you are in the areas of THARWA VILLAGE, BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in CALWELL, THEODORE and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.
• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa Village. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 6,122 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Firefighters are on scene and are preparing for property protection. Helicopters and Large Air Tankers are water-bombing, establishing containment lines and undertaking aerial surveillance. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
• New South Wales (NSW) residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and NSW Fires Near Me App for advice and information about fires burning in NSW.

Next update will be provided by 7:00pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

It is now too late to leave. If you are not in the area, do not return.

If you are in the areas of THARWA VILLAGE, BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in CALWELL, THEODORE and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.
• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa Village. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 6,122 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Firefighters are on scene and are preparing for property protection. Helicopters and Large Air Tankers are water-bombing, establishing containment lines and undertaking aerial surveillance. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
• New South Wales (NSW) residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and NSW Fires Near Me App for advice and information about fires burning in NSW.

Next update will be provided by 6:30pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

It is now too late to leave. If you are not in the area, do not return.

If you are in the areas of THARWA VILLAGE, BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path.People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in CALWELL, THEODORE and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.
• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan and know what you will do if threatened by bushfire.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa Village. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 6,122 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Properties are under threat - leave now if you are able to. Firefighters are on scene and are preparing for property protection. Helicopters and Large Air Tankers are water-bombing, establishing containment lines and undertaking aerial surveillance. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. This road is only open to people evacuating. Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
• New South Wales (NSW) residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and NSW Fires Near Me App for advice and information about fires burning in NSW.

Next update will be provided by 6:00pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

It is now too late to leave. If you are not in the area, do not return.

If you are in the areas of THARWA VILLAGE, BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, CALWELL and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.
• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa Village. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 4646 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Properties are under threat - leave now if you are able to. Firefighters are on scene and are preparing for property protection. Helicopters and Large Air Tankers are water-bombing, establishing containment lines and undertaking aerial surveillance. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. This road is only open to people evacuating. Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 5:30pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

It is now too late to leave. If you are not in the area, do not return.

If you are in the areas of THARWA VILLAGE, BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, CALWELL and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa Village. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 4646 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Properties are under threat - leave now if you are able to. Firefighters are on scene. There is currently no immediate threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. This road is only open to people evacuating. Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 5:00pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

It is now too late to leave. If you are not in the area, do not return.

If you are in the areas of BOBOYAN ROAD, APOLLO ROAD and TOP NAAS ROAD you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in THARWA should:

• LEAVE NOW towards the closest suburb of Canberra via Tharwa Drive. An evacuation centre has been opened at Erindale College.
• Leaving immediately is the safest option. Soon it will be too dangerous to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in SMITHS ROAD and the remote area of ORRORAL VALLEY should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, CALWELL and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a north east and easterly direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 4646 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Properties are under threat - leave now if you are able to. Firefighters are on scene. There is currently no threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. This road is only open to people evacuating. Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 4:35pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

It is now too late to leave. If you are not in the area, do not return.

If you are in the areas of Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road you should:

• SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
• Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in Tharwa should:

• LEAVE NOW towards the closest suburb of Canberra via Tharwa Drive. An evacuation centre has been opened at Erindale College – 115 McBryde Cres, Wanniassa ACT 2903.
• Leaving immediately is the safest option. Soon it will be too dangerous to leave.
• If you are not in the area, do not return.
• Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.

People in Smiths Road and the remote area of Orroral Valley should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in Banks, Conder, Gordon, Calwell and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road and Tharwa. The fire is out of control. The size of the fire is currently 2978 Ha. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control. Properties are under threat - leave now if you are able to. Firefighters are on scene. There is currently no threat to properties in Canberra suburbs. Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. This road is only open to people evacuating. Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires. Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 4:05pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning.

People in the areas of Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road should leave immediately.

Leaving immediately is the safest option. Soon it will be too dangerous to leave.

If you are not in the area, do not return.

People in the areas of Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road should:

• Leave the area to a safer place immediately
• If you are in the areas of Boboyan Road the safest route is south towards Shannons Flat.
• If you are in the areas of Apollo Road and Top Naas Road the safest route is north towards Tharwa along Naas Road.
• An evacuation centre has been opened at Erindale College – 115 McBryde Cres, Wanniassa ACT 2903.

If you are unable to leave:

• Fill containers such as your bath, sinks, and buckets with water so you have access to drinking and firefighting water
• Identify a safe spot to shelter in, which should be a place with more than one exit, preferably inside a brick building, away from windows and doors. The safest spot is the place that will keep you furthest away from the intense heat from the fire. As the fire approaches and passes, the safest spot will change so be ready to move

People in Smiths Road, Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in Banks, Conder, Gordon and Calwell should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road. The fire is out of control.

The size of the fire is currently 2978. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control.

Properties are under threat - leave now if you are able to. Firefighters are on scene. Helicopters are water-bombing and undertaking aerial surveillance.

There is currently no threat to properties in Tharwa or Canberra suburbs.

Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. This road is only open to people evacuating.

Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires.

Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door.

Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 3:50pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning.

People in the areas of Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road should leave immediately.

Leaving immediately is the safest option. Soon it will be too dangerous to leave.

If you are not in the area, do not return.

People in the areas of Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road should:

• Leave the area to a safer place immediately
• If you are in the areas of Boboyan Road the safest route is south towards Shannons Flat.
• If you are in the areas of Apollo Road and Top Naas Road the safest route is north towards Tharwa along Naas Road.
• An evacuation centre has been opened at Erindale College.

If you are unable to leave:

• Fill containers such as your bath, sinks, and buckets with water so you have access to drinking and firefighting water
• Identify a safe spot to shelter in, which should be a place with more than one exit, preferably inside a brick building, away from windows and doors. The safest spot is the place that will keep you furthest away from the intense heat from the fire. As the fire approaches and passes, the safest spot will change so be ready to move

People in Smiths Road, Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in Banks, Conder, Gordon, Calwell and surrounding areas should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road. The fire is out of control.

The size of the fire is currently 2979. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control.

Properties are under threat - leave now if you are able to. Firefighters are on scene.

There is currently no threat to properties in Tharwa or Canberra suburbs.

Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. This road is only open to people evacuating.

Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires.

Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door.

Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station > Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 3:20pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning.

People in the areas of Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road should leave immediately.

Leaving immediately is the safest option. Soon it will be too dangerous to leave.

If you are not in the area, do not return.

People in the areas of Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road should:

• Leave the area to a safer place immediately
• If you are in the areas of Boboyan Road the safest route is south towards Shannons Flat.
• If you are in the areas of Apollo Road and Top Naas Road the safest route is north towards Tharwa along Naas Road.
• An evacuation centre has been opened at Erindale College.

If you are unable to leave:

• Fill containers such as your bath, sinks, and buckets with water so you have access to drinking and firefighting water
• Identify a safe spot to shelter in, which should be a place with more than one exit, preferably inside a brick building, away from windows and doors. The safest spot is the place that will keep you furthest away from the intense heat from the fire. As the fire approaches and passes, the safest spot will change so be ready to move

People in Smiths Road, Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

People in Banks, Conder, Gordon and Calwell should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road. The fire is out of control.

The size of the fire is currently 2978 hectares. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control.

Properties are under threat - leave now if you are able to. Firefighters are on scene.

There is currently no threat to properties in Tharwa or Canberra suburbs. Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. This road is only open to people evacuating.

Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires.

Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door.

Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
•  Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 2:50pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. Leave the affected area immediately. If you are not in the area, do not return.

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that a bushfire is approaching the areas of Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road.

Leaving immediately is the safest option. Soon it will be too dangerous to drive.

If you are in the areas of Boboyan Road the safest route is south towards Shannons Flat.

If you are in the areas of Apollo Road and Top Naas Road the safest route is north towards Tharwa along Naas Road.

This route has been cleared and is being monitored by emergency services for people evacuating.

An evacuation centre has been opened at Erindale College.

There is currently no threat to properties in Tharwa or Canberra suburbs.

Conditions are now very dangerous, and the fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. Fire crews may not be able to protect you and your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. LEAVE NOW.

People in Bobyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road should:

• Leave the area to a safer place immediately
• Listen to your local radio in your car for updates
• Drive with caution in low visibility conditions
• If you are unable to leave:
• Bring pets inside
• Keep smoke out of the house by closing windows and doors, sealing the gaps under doors and screens with wet towels
• Fill containers such as your bath, sinks, and buckets with water so you have access to drinking and firefighting water
• Identify a safe spot to shelter in, which should be a place with more than one exit, preferably inside a brick building, away from windows and doors. The safest spot is the place that will keep you furthest away from the intense heat from the fire. As the fire approaches and passes, the safest spot will change so be ready to move
• Listen to local radio for updates.

People in Smiths Road, Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Listen to your local radio station
• Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing
• Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door
• Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car
• Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property.

People in Banks, Condor, Gordon and Calwell should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road. The fire is out of control.

Properties are under threat - leave now if you are able to. Firefighters are on scene.

The size of the fire is currently 2581 hectares. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control.

Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. This road is only open to people evacuating.

Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires.

Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door.

Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
•  Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 2:20pm or if the situation changes.

This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level bushfire warning. Leave the affected area immediately. If you are not in the area, do not return.

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that a bushfire is approaching the areas of Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road.

Leaving immediately is the safest option. Soon it will be too dangerous to drive.

If you are in the areas of Boboyan Road the safest route is south towards Shannons Flat.

If you are in the areas of Apollo Road and Top Naas Road the safest route is north towards Tharwa along Naas Road.

This route has been cleared and is being monitored by emergency services for people evacuating.

An evacuation centre has been opened at Erindale College.

There is currently no threat to properties in Tharwa or Canberra suburbs.

Conditions are now very dangerous, and the fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. Fire crews may not be able to protect you and your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. LEAVE NOW.

What you should do:

• Leave the area to a safer place immediately
• Listen to your local radio in your car for updates
• Drive with caution in low visibility conditions
• If you are unable to leave:
• Bring pets inside
• Keep smoke out of the house by closing windows and doors, sealing the gaps under doors and screens with wet towels
• Fill containers such as your bath, sinks, and buckets with water so you have access to drinking and firefighting water
• Identify a safe spot to shelter in, which should be a place with more than one exit, preferably inside a brick building, away from windows and doors. The safest spot is the place that will keep you furthest away from the intense heat from the fire. As the fire approaches and passes, the safest spot will change so be ready to move
• Listen to local radio for updates.

Residents in Smiths Road, Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Listen to your local radio station
• Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing
• Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door
• Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car
• Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property.

Residents in Banks, Condor, Gordon and Calwell should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road. The fire is out of control.

Properties are under threat - leave now if you are able to. Firefighters are on scene.

The size of the fire is currently 2581 hectares. Under current conditions, a fire is difficult to control.

Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. This road is only open to people evacuating.

Properties may be impacted by embers well ahead of the fire causing spot fires.

Conditions are very dangerous. Firefighters may be unable to prevent fire reaching your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door.

Power, water and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become dangerous.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
•  Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 1:50pm or if the situation changes.

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road.

The fire is approximately 9 kms south west of Tharwa Village and 15 kms from the nearest suburb which is Banks. Residents in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Listen to your local radio station
• Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members > Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing
• Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door
• Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car
• Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property.

Residents in Banks, Condor, Gordon and Calwell should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road.

The fire is out of control and firefighters are on scene.

The size of the fire is currently approximately 2576 hectares.

Please note, figures are likely to increase and decrease as aerial intelligence captures new data.

People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality.

Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Access to the area is restricted to residents only.

If you do not need to be in this area, for your safety, do not enter or return.

Spot fires are likely to travel ahead of the fire driven by afternoon winds.

If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 2:30 pm Tuesday 28 January, or if the situation changes.

This is a WATCH AND ACT level bushfire warning.

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road.

The fire is approximately 9 kms south west of Tharwa Village and 15 kms from the nearest suburb which is Banks. Residents in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Listen to your local radio station
• Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members > Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing
• Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door
• Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car
• Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property. Residents in Banks, Condor, Gordon and Calwell should:
• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road.

The fire is out of control and firefighters are on scene.

The size of the fire is currently approximately 2576 hectares.

Please note, figures are likely to increase and decrease as aerial intelligence captures new data.

People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality.

Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Access to the area is restricted to residents only.

If you do not need to be in this area, for your safety, do not enter or return.

Spot fires are likely to travel ahead of the fire driven by afternoon winds.

If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 12:30 pm Tuesday 28 January, or if the situation changes.

This is a WATCH AND ACT level bushfire warning.

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road.

The fire is approximately 9 kms south west of Tharwa Village and 15 kms from the nearest suburb which is Banks.

Residents in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Listen to your local radio station
• Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing
• Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door
• Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car
• Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property.

Residents in Banks, Condor, Gordon and Calwell should:

• Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road.

The fire is out of control and firefighters are on scene.

The size of the fire is currently approximately 2575 hectares. Please note, figures are likely to increase and decrease as aerial intelligence captures new data. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality.

Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Access to the area is restricted to residents only.

If you do not need to be in this area, for your safety, do not enter or return.

Spot fires are likely to travel ahead of the fire driven by afternoon winds.

If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 8:30am Tuesday 28 January, or if the situation changes.

This is a WATCH AND ACT level bushfire warning.

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road.

The fire is approximately 9 kms south west of Tharwa Village and 15 kms from the nearest suburb which is Banks.

Residents in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley should:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Listen to your local radio station
• Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing
• Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door
• Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car
• Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property. Residents in Banks, Calwell and Gordon should: Monitor the situation and stay up to date.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road. The fire is out of control and firefighters are on scene. The size of the fire is currently approximately 2575 hectares. Please note, figures are likely to increase and decrease as aerial intelligence captures new data. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Access to the area is restricted to residents only. If you do not need to be in this area, for your safety, do not enter or return. Spot fires are likely to travel ahead of the fire driven by afternoon winds. If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 8:30am Tuesday 28 January, or if the situation changes.

This is a WATCH AND ACT level bushfire warning.

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road.

Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Access to the area is restricted to residents only.

If you do not need to be in this area, for your safety, do not enter or return.

You need to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.

If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat. Act now. Do not wait to see firefighters or signs of fire to act.

What you should do:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Listen to your local radio station
• Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing
• Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door
• Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car
• Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road.

The fire is out of control and firefighters are on scene.

The size of the fire is currently approximately 2050 hectares.

Please note, figures are likely to increase and decrease as aerial intelligence captures new data.

People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality.

If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 6:30am Tuesday 28 January, or if the situation changes.

This is a WATCH AND ACT level bushfire warning.

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road.

Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Access to the area is restricted to residents only.

If you do not need to be in this area, for your safety, do not enter or return.

You need to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat. Act now. Do not wait to see firefighters or signs of fire to act.

What you should do:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Listen to your local radio station
• Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing
• Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door
• Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car
• Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road. The fire is out of control and firefighters are on scene. The size of the fire is currently 1723 hectares. Please note, figures are likely to increase and decrease as aerial intelligence captures new data. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 4:30am Tuesday 28 January, or if the situation changes.

This is a WATCH AND ACT level bushfire warning.

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road.

Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Access to the area is restricted to residents only.

If you do not need to be in this area, for your safety, do not enter or return.

You need to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.

If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat. Act now. Do not wait to see firefighters or signs of fire to act.

What you should do:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Listen to your local radio station
• Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing
• Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door
• Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car
• Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road. The fire is out of control and firefighters are on scene. The size of the fire is currently 1723 hectares. Please note, figures are likely to increase and decrease as aerial intelligence captures new data. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 2:30am Tuesday 28 January, or if the situation changes.

This is a WATCH AND ACT level bushfire warning.

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road. Conditions are changing and could get worse.

You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take because bushfire conditions are changing.

Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Access to the area is restricted to residents only.

If you do not need to be in this area, for your safety, do not enter or return.

You need to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat. Act now. Do not wait to see firefighters or signs of fire to act.

What you should do:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Listen to your local radio station
• Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing
• Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door
• Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car
• Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road. The fire is out of control and firefighters are on scene. The size of the fire is currently 1723 hectares. Please note, figures are likely to increase and decrease as aerial intelligence captures new data. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 12:30am or if the situation changes.

This is a WATCH AND ACT level bushfire warning.

You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take because bushfire conditions are changing. The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road.

Conditions are changing and could get worse. Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Access to the area is restricted to residents only. If you do not need to be in this area, for your safety, do not enter or return.

You need to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat. Act now. Do not wait to see firefighters or signs of fire to act.

What you should do:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Listen to your local radio station
• Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing
• Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door
• Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car
• Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road. The fire is out of control and firefighters are on scene. The size of the fire is currently 1802 hectares. The fire is approximately 16km from Tharwa Village. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 10:30pm or if the situation changes.

AUSLAN Update on the Orroral Valley Fire - 27 Jan 2020

Orroral Valley Fire Update

This is a WATCH AND ACT level bushfire warning.

You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take because bushfire conditions are changing. The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road. Conditions are changing and could get worse.

Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Access to the area is restricted to residents only. If you do not need to be in this area, for your safety, do not enter or return.

You need to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat. Act now. Do not wait to see firefighters or signs of fire to act.

What you should do:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Pack your important documents, medication, and animals ready for transport
• Put on protective clothing (e.g., a long-sleeved cotton shirt, boots with thick soles)
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Prepare family members for possible evacuation
• if you do not have access to a car arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation
• Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your planned see if they need help preparing
• Position your car to ensure a safe exit from your location
• Leave now if you have decided to evacuate early.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction towards Boboyan Road. The fire is out of control and firefighters are on scene. The size of the fire is currently 1044 hectares. The fire is approximately 18km from Tharwa Village. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 8:30pm or if the situation changes.

This is a WATCH AND ACT level bushfire warning.

You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take because bushfire conditions are changing. The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road.

Conditions are changing and could get worse. Boboyan Road is closed from Namadgi Visitor Centre and south from Shannons Flat. Access to the area is restricted to residents only. If you do not need to be in this area, for your safety, do not enter or return. You need to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.

If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse. No properties are under threat at this time. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat. Act now. Do not wait to see firefighters or signs of fire to act.

What you should do:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Pack your important documents, medication, and animals ready for transport
• Put on protective clothing (e.g., a long-sleeved cotton shirt, boots with thick soles)
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Prepare family members for possible evacuation
• if you do not have access to a car arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation
• Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your planned see if they need help preparing
• Position your car to ensure a safe exit from your location
• Leave now if you have decided to evacuate early.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction. The fire is out of control and firefighters are responding to the fire. The size of the fire is currently 497 hectares. This fire is 18km from Tharwa Village. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 6:30pm or if the situation changes.

This is a WATCH AND ACT level bushfire warning.

You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take because bushfire conditions are changing.

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in the remote areas of Orroral Valley and surrounding areas could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road, conditions are changing and could get worse. You need to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.

If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse. No properties are under threat at this time. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat. Begin your preparations now. Do not wait to see firefighters or signs of fire to act.

What you should do:

• Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one.
• If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave
• Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates
• Listen to your local radio station
• Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure
• Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members
• Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing
• Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door
• Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car
• Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property.

Current situation:

The fire is travelling in a south east direction. The fire is out of control and firefighters are responding to the fire. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street.

Keep up to date:

• Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Stay tuned to your local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Next update will be provided by 4:30pm or if the situation changes.