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Severe danger levels ensure total fire ban

A total fire ban has been declared in Canberra until midnight tonight, Monday 30, by ACT Emergency Services Agency Commissioner Dominic Lane. 

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecasted the temperature to reach 39 degrees today with west to north-westerly winds gusting to 65km/h.

The Forecast Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is predicted to be “severe” meaning that if a fire starts it may be uncontrollable move quickly.

ACT ESA says that flames may be higher than roofs tops and embers will be blown around.

“There is a chance people in the path of a fire may be injured or die,” says ACT ESA.

“Leaving early is the safest option for your survival.”

The following nature reserves and roads will be closed for the duration of the Total Fire Ban:

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, selected roads within Namadgi National Park including Apollo Road, Orroral Road, Old Mill Road, Warks Road, Mount Franklin Road and the Corin Dam Road, Googong Foreshores, Kowen Forest, Lower Molonglo River Corridor, Molonglo Gorge Nature Reserve, Mulligans Flat Woodlands Sanctuary and the Centenary Trail between Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve and Hall.

The Boboyan Road and Brindabella Road remain open to through traffic.

The Tidbinbilla and Namadgi Visitors Centres will remain open.

Swimming areas at the Cotter and along the Murrumbidgee River such as Kambah Pool, Pine Island Point Hut and Uriarra Crossing will remain open.

Electric BBQs in Parks and Reserves including the National Arboretum Canberra and in Canberra’s urban parks will be available, however all gas barbeques will be turned off.

More information via esa.act.gov.au or on 13 22 81.

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