Burra Rural Fire Brigade

14/06/2026

Burra Brigade Life Membership - Brian Egloff

At today’s Annual General Meeting we had the great pleasure of awarding life membership to Brian Egloff.

Many across the NSW Rural Fire Service and wider NSW Rural Fire Service - Lake George district will know Brian and the many accomplishments he’s achieved over his years of service. We managed to keep this secret from Brian and it was commented that it was one of the only times he’s been left speechless. Thank you for not only being part of our Brigade, but all the tireless work you’ve done across our community over the years.

More news will follow from our AGM, we just wanted to do a dedicated post for a very special person in our Brigade.

12/06/2026

There’s lots of discussion about an El Niño declaration on the cards, which tends towards warmer and dryer conditions. As with any weather related forecast nowadays, there is a lot of disagreement and discussion on what will actually happen.

One thing is certain - living rurally you need to have a Bushfire Survival Plan and be ready to enact it at anytime. Bushfires don’t listen to meteorological forecasts and they certainly don’t listen to Facebook commentary, so if a fires starts you must be prepared - it comes with living in this beautiful valley.

Over coming months we’ll provide vital information and insights to help you prepare for the fire season but ultimately it’s up to you to make sure to have a plan and that your family knows what to do - because planning early saves lives.

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

Earlier this evening Burra responded three crews to assist our mates at the NSW RFS - Michelago Brigade with a running love grass fire down on Micalago Road.

On arrival crews observed a running fire with flames heights up to 2 metres in rough steep terrain.

This fire is a reminder that despite some recent rain, the landscape remains dry and love grass fires can spread rapidly in what were relatively cool and humid conditions.

Thanks to crews who gave up their evening and missed watching the Budget Speech to help our mates in NSW RFS - Snowy Monaro District.

29/04/2026

This afternoon and evening Burra brigade responded to two Triple Zero (000) calls reporting smoke/fire along Burra road. Huge thanks to Jerrabomberra Creek Rural Fire Brigade crews for turning out to help with the first incident too!!

This is a timely reminder that while permits may not be required you are required to notify the NSW RFS and your neighbours at least 24 hours before you light up.

You can notify of your planned burn on the NSW RFS website at https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp or contact the Lake George Fire Control Centre on 02 6128 0600 during business hours. We also ask that you forward a notification email direct to the Burra Brigade on [email protected]

Always remember, while a Facebook post notifying the community of your planned burn is a good idea, you need to make direct contact with your immediate neighbours at least 24 hours before lighting up.

For more information on safe burning, head to the NSW RFS website:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/safeburning

As always, report any smoke sightings or unattended fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

18/04/2026

The Googong Foreshore Hazard Reduction Burn is progressing well this afternoon. ACT and NSW fire-fighters are working together to undertake this important work.

There will be smoke visible from Googong Township and Old Cooma Road, combined with the recent Tinderry HR it will persist in and around the valley over coming days.

Please only call 000 if you see an unattended fire.

16/04/2026

Googong Foreshore Prescribed Burn - this Saturday (18 April 2026)

Please be aware of another burn that will take place along the Googong foreshore. This is an ACT Parks run burn, with crews from Burra and Jerra Creek also assisting.

Combined with the current Tinderry HR, smoke may continue to be present in the valley and surrounding areas into next week.

Burra Community Association
Burra Community Shed

A prescribed burn will commence on Saturday (18 April) at Googong Foreshores, subject to suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions. This burn is expected to take 2-6 days and will be visible from Googong township.

This burn is part of our annual program which aims to enhance the ecological and cultural values of our environment, reduce the risk of bushfires, and help keep Canberrans safe.

Smoke, flames, and glowing embers may be visible today and in the coming days. Please do not call emergency triple-zero (000) unless you see any unattended fire.

Drones and helicopters may be in use at prescribed burns. Please do not operate any private drones in near a prescribed burn.

Residents can prepare for the burn by doing the following:
• stay indoors if there is smoke around.
• close all windows and doors, and block air vents in your home.
• if you have an air conditioner, use it on the recycle setting at home and in the car, and
• avoid outdoor physical activity.

If you have asthma or other breathing problems, it's important to be ready and know how to respond if there is smoke in your area. To learn more, visit https://www.act.gov.au/environment/land/bushfire-management/outdoor-smoke-health-impacts

To keep up to date on upcoming prescribed burns in your area, visit https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/upcoming-prescribed-burns

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ACT Government Health and Community Services
Asthma Australia
NSW Rural Fire Service
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

16/04/2026

💨 Smoke Advisory 💨

Crews from NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, supported by crews from Burra Brigade and NSW RFS - Michelago Brigade, commenced the Cassidy's Creek Hazard Reduction (HR) burn in the Tinderry Nature Reserve yesterday. Smoke from this HR has settled in the valley and surrounding areas overnight.

Smoke is likely for a number of days. As crews continue the HR today you will see a Helicopter over the location of the HR, which is supporting ground crews so please don’t be alarmed.

This is an important HR aimed at fuel reduction to protect surrounding villages, critical infrastructure, historical and environmental assets in and around the park.

Please call 000 if you see an unattended fire, but expect smoke in the surrounding landscape.

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Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Burra Community Association
Burra Community Shed
Monaro Police District
NSW Rural Fire Service - Lake George