The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) reminds the community that a Territory-wide State of Alert has been reinstated. The decision follows advice regarding current bushfire conditions.

The State of Alert will remain in place over the weekend and further changes to the State of Alert will be provided by the ACT Government if required.

Canberrans are reminded that this a signal to the community to be prepared for extreme conditions. Please be alert, but not alarmed.

The Beard fire has been downgraded to ADVICE warning level. This fire burned approximately 424 hectares and was the result of the Kallaroo Road and the Pialligo fires merging yesterday.

Crews are continuing to patrol the fire ground to manage any hotspots and will remain there overnight.

Calmer weather conditions have been welcomed today, however the Bureau of Meteorology has predicted conditions to heat up from Sunday onwards. Total Fire Ban precautions may be considered for early next week.

Yesterday's events are an important reminder for Canberrans have a Bushfire Survival Plan in place. In addition, they should consider completing an Emergency Grab and Go Booklet which can support evacuation. Both these plans are available on the ESA website.

Keep updated via the ACT Emergency Services website, social media channels and through our local media outlets.