Why You Might See Smoke Coming From Namadgi National Park

Why you might see smoke coming from Namadgi National Park

Firefighters work to control fires near Cotter Hut and Bendoora Dam in ACT's Namadgi National Park. Advice warning issued.

Bushfires in Namadji National Park southwest of Canberra

Multiple bushfires have started in the Namadji National Park, southwest of Canberra. Firefighters are responding to two ignitions near Cotter Hut, and one near Bendoora Dam. Firefighting aircraft, and remote area fire teams are working to contain the fires. There is no immediate threat to life or property. Community members may see smoke, and helicopters operating in the area. If your life is at risk, call triple-zero (000).

Bushfires spark up in Namadgi National Park

A waterbombing helicopter in action at Pialligo. Photo: File. Multiple bushfires have started in the Namadgi National Park, southwest of Canberra. Firefighters on Saturday evening (3 January) were responding to two ignitions near Cotter Hut, and one near Bendora Dam. Firefighting aircraft, and remote area fire teams are working to contain the fires. An ESA spokesperson said there was no immediate threat to life or property. Community members may…