Orroral Valley bushfire breaks out in Namadgi National Park

[Canberra Times]: Emergency services have declared a total fire ban in the ACT as an out-of-control bushfire in Namadgi National Park reaches 2575 hectares in size and burns 9km south-west of Tharwa and 15km from the suburb of Banks.

The fire is at a watch and act warning level and travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Boboyan Road.

ACT Emergency Services Agency commissioner Georgeina Whelan said the fire was however spotting up to 5km east and south from the main fireline.

The ESA has advised that people in Tharwa and the remote area of Orroral Valley could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road and Top Naas Road.

Residents have been advised to activate their bushfire survival plan.

Residents in Banks, Calwell and Gordon have been advised to monitor the situation and stay up to date....<<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...