Prescribed burn on Mount Taylor planned for Tuesday. Map of burn site inside

A prescribed hazard reduction burn in the Mount Taylor Nature Reserve is being conducted to reduce the fire hazard in the area.

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It will take place on Tuesday, October 20, subject to suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions.

There will be a prescribed burn on Mount Taylor on Tuesday, October 20. Picture supplied

Experienced ACT Parks and Conservation Service fire managers will conduct and oversee the burning operations.

Every effort will be 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 burns 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.

More information about prescribed hazard reduction burns is available on the Parks ACT website.

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