Source: NT Fire Incidents

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: WATCH AND ACT

LOCATION: Barkly Complex, TENNANT CREEK - Update #8

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: 13/09/2023 12:00 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: Monitor conditions as they are changing.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Ground and aerial crews are working on containment lines. Conditions are changing. A wind change has occurred and is likely to push smoke from the main body of the fire into the township. Continue to monitor for changes.
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: 13/09/2023 18:00 hours

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