Police called to spate of grass fires in Woden

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Between 16 and 18 October, ACT Policing were called to six separate grass fires in the Woden area.

The fires have all been extinguished quickly, however the smoke is a distraction to drivers and several fires close to the road have affected traffic.

It is not known how the fires have been lit, but it is suspected to have been deliberate.

ACT Policing treats the deliberate lighting of fires very seriously. The maximum penalty for deliberately lighting a bushfire is 15 years imprisonment.

Station Sergeant Harry Hains urges the community to be aware that as the weather warms up, so does the propensity for fires to start and spread easily.

“Don’t throw your cigarette butts out the window or on the ground, and report any suspicious behaviour to police” said Sergeant Hains.

If you see a fire call Emergency Triple Zero (000) immediately and ask for ACT Fire & Rescue.

 

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