Symonston grass fire

johnboy 10 September 2012 10 September 2012

ACT Fire & Rescue are currently on scene of a small grass fire, near the Monaro Hwy, Symonston, approx one kilometre north of Mugga Lane intersection.

Estimated size of fire 150 metres x 50 metres.

No threat to property.

ACT Fire & Rescue crews working to extinguish the fire.

3:35pm Monday 10 September 2012

—

Fire has been extinguished.

ACT Fire & Rescue crews currently conducting mopping up operations.

3:45pm Monday 10 September 2012

[Courtesy ESA]

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