Source: NT Fire Incidents

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: WATCH and ACT
LOCATION: Eeee Road, FLY CREEK

ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act - There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing. Start taking action now to protect your family and your property.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 21/10/2021 14:44 hours

STATUS: GOING - A fire which is spreading on one or more fronts. Effective containment strategies are not in place for the entire perimeter.

RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility, Active fire may occur close to the roadside , Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside , A bushfire is running or contained under very high to extreme weather conditions , The risk of loss of life or threat to properties is almost certain or has occurred.

WHAT TO DO: Enact your bushfire survival plan. Leave immediately (if your property is not safe) if it is safe to leave. Monitor conditions as they are changing.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: A fire is burning on both sides of EEEE Road, (north and south of the road). Properties are under threat. The fire is moving quickly in a south easterly direction.

For the safety of firefighting crews and other vehicles, drivers in the area are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 21/10/2021 19:00 hours

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT, Northern Territory Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security See less


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