A SMALL grass fire burning at Oakey Hill Nature Reserve is said to be under control by ACT Fire & Rescue despite a high danger rating in the area. 
Four units are currently attending to the fire which is approximately .7 of a hectare located off Heysen Street in Lyons.
The Bushfire Alert and Warning Level for this fire has been set at “advice”.
ACT Fire & Rescue says fires burning in “high” conditions can be controlled.
Update:
The fire has been extinguished.
ACTRFS crews will patrol the scene tonight to ensure there are no flare ups.
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