The ACT government will deploy three solar-powered CCTV cameras at strategic locations in an effort to prevent cars being torched in Canberra bushland.

The cameras will be installed at roads heading into rural areas at Tharwa Drive in Conder, Cotter Road in Weston Creek and Point Hut Road in Gordon.

Solar-powered CCTV cameras will be deployed to prevent burnt-out cars starting bushfires. Credit:Elesa Kurtz

The decision comes after Police Minister Mick Gentleman asked ACT police last month to examine technologies to address the rising number of car fires in remote areas.

November's bushfire in Pierces Creek, which destroyed more than 200 hectares, was started by an abandoned car being set alight.