ACT Emergency Services is reporting a five-hectare grass fire burning near Top Nass Road, Booth, in southern ACT.
While smoke and flames may be visible in the area, the ESA says the fire is being controlled by crews from ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Rural Fire Service.
It currently poses no risk to properties.
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