Severe fire danger is forecast across the ACT and south-eastern NSW for today (February 1).
The ACT ESA says that under these conditions fires will spread and may threaten properties. Embers may be blown ahead of fires and could start spot fires.
Here is the latest map of the predicted fire spread.
The dark red areas show locations where fire may spread. Currently, there is the potential that fire could spread as far north as to Tharwa and close to the southern suburbs of Canberra including Banks.
The red dotted area shows locations which may experience embers. These areas could be as far north as Tharwa and close to the southern suburbs of Canberra including Gordon.
“Embers may be blown from fires or from fires as they spread. Watch out for spot fires and be ready to take action. If you choose to stay and are impacted by fire, you may not be able to leave,” says the ESA.
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