Source: NT Fire Incidents

LOCATION: Heathers Lagoon Road, LAKE BENNETT

ALERT LEVEL: Emergency Warning - An Emergency Warning is the highest level of Bushfires Alert. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay now puts your life at risk.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 09/08/2023 12:20 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.

WHAT TO DO: If unsafe to stay, leave immediately. If unsafe to leave, shelter indoors immediately. Conditions will change, continue to monitor conditions.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: 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: 09/08/2023 14:00 hours
INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller

For all Bushfires NT bushfires information, visit
https://securent.nt.gov.au/respond/bushfire-alerts
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY:
Bushfires NT, Northern Territory Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security

Bushfires NT