Thank you Lord for the rain!ADVICE - BEARD FIRE This is an ADVICE level bushfire warning.
A bushfire has been burning near Beard, Oaks Estate and Crestwood.
The fire is now being controlled and has been downgraded from a Watch and Act level warning to Advice level.
People can return to the area.
No properties are currently under threat.
Atmospheric monitoring has been carried out in the area and determined air quality to be safe.
Current situation:
The fire is being controlled within containment lines and firefighters are on scene.
The size of the fire is currently 379 hectares.
Community members are asked to take care when travelling along Pialligo Avenue as emergency service vehicles and personnel are working in the area.
Oaks Estate Road is closed between Pialligo Avenue and Railway Street whilst crews are on scene.
People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality.
Keep up to date:
o Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
o Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
o Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
o Stay tuned to your local radio station > Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81. Next update will be provided by 4pm or if the situation changes. ... See MoreSee Less
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Praying that this keeps improving! Fire is burning within containment lines.WATCH AND ACT - BEARD FIRE
This is a WATCH AND ACT level warning. The Beard Fire has been downgraded from Emergency Warning.
People in Beard, Harman, Oaks Estate, Crestwood, Pialligo and Brindabella Business Park are advised to follow warnings and information for the Beard Fire.
People in Beard, Harman, Oaks Estate and Crestwood should:
> Stay indoors due to hazardous smoke burning in the area.
> If you are not in the area, do not return if not necessary.
> Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.
People in Pialligo and Brindabella Business Park should:
> Stay up to date and monitor conditions.
> Follow ACT Policing directions to safely exit the area.
> Stay in their location, unless directed by ACT Policing to leave the area.
Current situation:
The fire is burning within containment lines close to Beard, Harman and Oaks Estate.
The fire is currently 424 hectares in size.
Firefighters are on scene. Helicopters are water-bombing and providing aerial surveillance.
However, under current conditions, the fire may be difficult to control.
The recycling centre in Underwood Street, Beard has been impacted by the Beard Fire and is producing dangerous levels of thick, black smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality. There are unconfirmed reports of building damage. Assessments will commence when it is safe to do so.
If you are in the area or impacted by smoke you need to:
> Stay inside, close all windows and doors
> Turn off air conditioning and evaporative coolers
> If you are not in the area, do not return
People who are sensitive to smoke, especially those with pre-existing heart and lung conditions, should take extra care during these conditions.
Visit ACT Health for information on ways you can reduce the impact of smoke:https://www.health.act.gov.au/public-health-alert/heavy-smoke-and-hot-conditions-act
Keep up to date:
> Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
> Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
> Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
> Stay tuned to your local radio station
> Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81
> For road closures visit ACT Policing Traffic Twitter (@ACTPol_Traffic) or TCCS road closures map at tccs.act.gov.au
Next update will be provided by 6:45pm or if the situation changes. ... See MoreSee Less
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Traffic backed up southbound on the Monaro, at a standstill near Hindmarsh exit. Please be careful on the roads. Traffic lights are out in places. For fire updates see ACT ESA ... See MoreSee Less
We've lost power here at 1WAY FM and are off air.
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Stay safe and keep praying!This is an EMERGENCY WARNING level warning.
The Kallaroo Fire and the Pialligo Redwood Forest Fire have merged. The fire is now called the Beard Fire.
People in Oaks Estate, Beard, Harman, Crestwood, Pialligo and Brindabella Business Park are advised to follow warnings and information for the Beard Fire.
**People in Oaks Estate, Beard, Harman and Crestwood should**
> SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. It is now too late to leave.
> If you are not in the area, do not return.
> The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. People in these suburbs are in danger and need to seek immediate shelter as the fire approaches.
> Driving now is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
> Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is under immediate threat.
**People in Pialligo and Brindabella Business Park should**
> Stay up to date and monitor conditions.
> Stay in their location.
Current situation:
The fire is travelling in a south easterly direction towards Beard, Harman, Oaks Estate and Crestwood (Queanbeyan).
The fire is out of control. Firefighters are on scene. However, under current conditions, the fire is difficult to control.
People in the area may be affected by thick smoke and embers, which will reduce visibility and air quality.
Keep up to date:
> Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
> Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
> Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
> Stay tuned to your local radio station
> Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
Next update will be provided by 2:45pm or if the situation changes. ... See MoreSee Less
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We have lost power here at the station.
Please keep checking ACT Emergency Services Agency for all the updates on the current fire conditions. ... See MoreSee Less
