Two tradesmen accused of starting the Carwoola bushfires in February appeared in Queanbeyan Local Court on Monday.
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It is suspected the fire was ignited because the two men allegedly used power tools on the property during a total fire ban in February.
The men have been charged with causing or setting fire to another person’s property and failing to comply with the direction of a minister regarding the ban.
Lawyers for the men requested a two week adjournment in each case, at which time pleas could be entered.
The two men will reappear in court on September 4.
The fire ripped through 3500 hectares of land, completely destroyed eight homes and damaged a number of other buildings.
A class action for people who had property destroyed or damaged began earlier this month in the NSW Supreme court.
Lawyers acting for the claimants expect the case could return more than $15 million in damages.
