A View from the Top - Coree Fire Tower

The ACT has 4 fire towers surrounding it that are manned throughout the bushfire season. They are located on One Tree Hill to the North, Kowen Forest the the East, Mt Tennent to the South, and Mt Coree to the West. Tower operators can see all of the ACT and well into NSW and maintain a constant vigil looking for smoke and fires throughout the territory. They also provide regular weather reports that are used in IMTs and on the ground to assist in fire supression and planning activities.

The tower at Mt Coree has some of the best views around. Simon Demajo was up at Coree and took some photos of the tower in operation. Thanks for the photos Simon.