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Canberra Today 21°/24° | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Digital Edition | Crossword & Sudoku

Fire under control despite high danger levels

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. fireies

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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