What changed for ACT businesses on 8 February?

The Bureau expects a Moderate fire danger rating, reducing immediate disruption after the 48-hour ACT fire ban on 5–6 February. More outdoor work can resume with controls and permits. Teams should still check daily advisories, since weather Canberra can shift quickly and trigger new restrictions with little notice.

Could another ACT fire ban be called soon?

Yes. Officials signalled more bans are possible this season, with the ACT already imposing multiple total fire bans when risk spiked. Maintain a ready-to-deploy compliance plan, including hot-works controls and supervisor sign-offs, so operations can pause or adjust quickly if weather Canberra conditions deteriorate.

How should investors track the Canberra forecast and fire risk?

Monitor daily Bureau updates, ACT Emergency Services advisories, and site weather logs. Pair official ratings with local checks on wind, humidity, and fuel dryness. For weather Canberra, assign a duty officer to halt high-risk tasks fast, document permits, and communicate changes to contractors and logistics partners.

What does a Moderate fire danger rating allow on worksites?

It supports more routine field tasks with standard controls, but it does not mean risk-free. Supervisors should review hot-works, confirm suppression gear, and keep radio watch for warnings. If conditions trend hotter, drier, or windier, pause and reassess. Weather Canberra can tighten again within hours.

Law and Government

Canberra Weather February 08: Fire Danger Eases After 48-Hour ACT Ban

ByDanny Kontos February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

Weather Canberra on 8 February shifts to a Moderate fire danger after a 48-hour Total Fire Ban across the ACT on 5–6 February. The change reduces near-term disruption to outdoor works and logistics, but authorities expect more bans this season. Investors should reassess regulatory and insurance settings tied to ACT assets. We outline the Canberra forecast, compliance priorities, and steps to protect cash flow as conditions improve today while seasonal bushfire risk remains. Use this update to plan rosters, permits, and contingencies with clearer signals.