Territory and Municipal Services wishes to advise the public that a controlled burn will be conducted, Tuesday 18 September 2012, in land adjacent to Gladstone Street in Fyshwick.

The burn, which is a continuation of yesterday's operation, is approximately nine hectares in size.

Like in all controlled burns, safety will be of paramount importance. Experienced fire managers, supported by trained fire-fighters, will conduct the burning operations.

Temporary smoke cover may occur. Every effort is made to conduct the burns in weather conditions that will minimise the impact of smoke in the area.

The Health Directorate advises that people with asthma, other chronic respiratory and/or chronic cardiac diseases should not perform vigorous exercise and should stay inside if affected by the smoke. People with asthma in particular should continue their medication and consult their general practitioner if they have any difficulties.

Before burns are undertaken the Emergency Services Agency, the Australian Federal Police, Air Traffic Control, Roads ACT and the Bureau of Meteorology are advised.

For more information, please call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

WHAT:           Hazard reduction burn

WHERE:         Land adjacent to Gladstone Street, Fyshwick

                       (Handy Map reference L12 and UBD Map reference 70 J5)

WHEN:           Tuesday 18 September 2012