A TOTAL fire ban has been declared for tomorrow by ACT Emergency Services Agency acting commissioner Tony Graham.
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a very hot day with west to northwesterly winds tomorrow with a predicted temperature of 36C.
The forecast Fire Danger Rating for tomorrow in the ACT is predicted to be “severe”.
If a fire starts at the forecast fire danger level of “severe” it may be uncontrollable and move quickly. Flames may be higher than rooftops. Expect embers to be blown around. Spot fires may occur up to 4km ahead of the fire. There is a chance people in the path of a fire may be injured or die. Some homes and businesses may be destroyed.
If a fire starts during the total fire ban declaration period, the ESA advises you monitor the situation for any changes through local ACT media outlets, the ACT Emergency Services Agency website esa.act.gov.au or by calling Canberra Connect on 132281.
More information at esa.act.gov.au or call Canberra Connect on 132281.
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