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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Canberra

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the ACT. Canberrans will likely see damaging winds and showers throughout the...

Bushfire season starts in the ACT – 1 October

As the ACT marks the start of the bushfire season on 1 October, three vital elements come into play to help mitigate the risk of bushfires in the region. Starting from...

Prescribed Burns - 23 and 24 September 2023

Two prescribed burns will be taking place today and tomorrow, at the following locations:Saturday 23 September 2023- Near Tidbinbilla Road, TharwaSunday 24 September...

Pile Burn - Uriarra Road, Stromlo

A pile burn is taking place today near Uriarra Road, Stromlo.Smoke and flames may be visible in this area while the burn is underway.This is a private landholder burn,...

ADVICE: Grass Fire - Top Nass Road, Booth

There is currently a five hectare grass fire burning near Top Nass Road, Booth in southern ACT. This fire is being controlled. Crews from ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT...

Father and Son ready to tackle Storm Season

When Jeremy Hagan volunteered for the ACT State Emergency Service in 2021, he had no idea his teenage son, Hugh, would soon want to follow in his footsteps.   “Dad...

Severe Weather Warning - ACT

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for the ACT. Canberra will likely be impacted by storms, damaging winds, and hail within the next hour, and...

ACTF&R’s personal touch to Red Nose Day

Friday 11 August this year marks Red Nose Day. The global day is aimed to raise awareness and funds into research as to why babies die suddenly in their sleep and...