Australian Capital Territory Fire Danger Ratings

Fire danger ratings for fire weather districts from the Bureau of Meteorology

Important: Always check official sources for the latest fire danger ratings and warnings before making safety decisions.

BoM Fire Danger Ratings ACT ESA ACT RFS
Moderate (12-23)
High (24-49)
Extreme (50-99)
Catastrophic (100+)

Fire Weather Districts

District Wednesday
14 Oct
Thursday
15 Oct
Friday
16 Oct
Saturday
17 Oct
Australian Capital Territory Moderate 14 Moderate 14 Moderate 13 Moderate 14

Location Forecasts by District

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Fire Behaviour Index (FBI)

The Fire Behaviour Index (FBI) is a numeric value that indicates fire danger. Higher values mean more dangerous fire conditions.

No Rating < 12
Moderate 12-23
High 24-49
Extreme 50-99
Catastrophic ≥ 100

Note: Fire Danger Ratings may occasionally differ from FBI thresholds due to agency discretion.

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