It is the worst fire threat to the territory in nearly two decades, officials said.
The main blaze, in the territory's south, is burning over more than 18,500 hectares.
Residents in suburbs of Canberra have been urged to "remain alert" for potential evacuations.
"The ACT is now facing the worst bushfire threat since the devastating fires of 2003," Chief Minister Andrew Barr told reporters on Friday.
"There's now no higher priority for the ACT government at this time than the bushfire threat."
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-51320333
The main blaze, in the territory's south, is burning over more than 18,500 hectares.
Residents in suburbs of Canberra have been urged to "remain alert" for potential evacuations.
"The ACT is now facing the worst bushfire threat since the devastating fires of 2003," Chief Minister Andrew Barr told reporters on Friday.
"There's now no higher priority for the ACT government at this time than the bushfire threat."
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-51320333
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