Hazard reduction burns will continue over the weekend in Namadgi National Park and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and people with asthma, chronic respiratory or cardiac diseases have been advised to stay inside if affected by the smoke.
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The ACT Parks and Conservation Service will continue three burn-offs over the weekend, including a 2324 hectare fire at Honeysuckle south of Honeysuckle Creek and Apollo Road, west of Orroral Road in the Namadgi National Park, a 461ha fire at Gibraltar Peak in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and a 395ha fire at Bendora Arboretum.
A 28ha hazard reduction fire at Bendora House, at the northern end of Namadgi National Park near Bendora Road, had finished and was being patrolled on Friday night.
The large-scale burn-offs were part of the service's annual fuel reduction program to protect the Canberra community from the risk of bushfire.
"Every effort is made to conduct the burns in weather conditions that will minimise the impact of smoke on residents of the ACT and surrounds," a TAMS spokesman said.
Staff will continue to monitor the burn site until smoke has not been visible for 24 hours.
People with asthma and other chronic respiratory and cardio conditions are advised to avoid vigorous exercise, and if possible, stay indoors if affected by the smoke.
People with asthma in particular should continue their medication and consult their doctor if needed.
For more information about upcoming hazard reduction fires follow the ACT Parks and Conservation Service on Twitter @ACT_Parks, visit tams.act.gov.au or call Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
