SMOKE from back-burning operations will be visible to southern suburbs of the ACT and then later today (February 3) a southerly wind change around 4pm will bring heavy smoke across Canberra that is likely to linger until tomorrow.
The ESA has set the fire at an advice level bushfire warning and crews are working to strengthen containment lines, with a focus on the northern side of Mt Tennent and the western face of the fire ground near Mt Franklin Road.
The agency is advising residents in and near the Orroral Valley to remain vigilant as the fire continues to burn out of control.
There are no properties under threat at this time.
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