A man seen on Black Mountain after a series of suspicious fires on Wednesday is now assisting police with their investigation.
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Black Mountain Tower was evacuated as firefighters battled four grass fires at the base of the mountain between 4pm and 5pm.
One fire spread to 1200 metres in size and closed one lane of Parkes Way before firefighters were able to bring it under control.
Police said the man was located in the Black Mountain area a short time later.
Wednesday's blazes came after several fires across Canberra on Tuesday were also believed to be deliberately lit.
Firefighters extinguished a small grass fire, about the length of an Olympic-sized swimming pool, at Kambah Pool Road in Tuggeranong after responding to reports of the blaze about 1pm.
Around two hours later, ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Rural Fire Service were called to four more grass fires in Kaleen, near Haydon Drive and Ginninderra Drive.
ACT Policing have warned the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via act.crimestoppers.com.au.
