Avoid The Area fire, ACT — October 2026

This fire is no longer listed as active by the fire service. What follows is what Hipponics Firewatch recorded while it was.

EMERGENCY WARNING: Grass and Bushfire - Test Ausalert - Avoid The Area

First listed: 12 October 2026
Last listed: 12 October 2026
Highest warning level: Emergency Warning
Agency: ACT Emergency Services Agency

Dates are when the fire appeared in, and left, the official Australian Capital Territory feed, not official start and end times.

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