Hazard Reduction Burn Near Lower Cotter Catchment
A prescribed hazard reduction burn on Old Mill Road near the Lower Cotter Catchment will commence tomorrow, Saturday 12 April, subject to suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions.
The prescribed hazard reduction burn on Old Mill Road is being conducted to reduce the fire hazard in the area.
See the location map of the burn site.
Experienced ACT Parks and Conservation Service fire managers will conduct and oversee the burning operations. Every effort is made to conduct burns in weather conditions that will minimise the impact of smoke, but temporary smoke cover is possible and may be visible across parts of Canberra.
Fire crews will be on the ground monitoring and patrolling the prescribed burn to its conclusion.
Smoke, flame, and glowing embers may be seen at this site, which is normal for these types of operations. The public are asked not to call emergency triple-zero unless they see any unattended fire.
Prescribed burns are an important part of the ACT’s annual Bushfire Operations Plan to enhance ecological quality, reduce the risk of bushfires and help keep Canberrans safe.
https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/esdd/2025/prescribed-hazard-reduction-burn-near-lower-cotter-catchment