Source: NT Fire Incidents

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: WATCH and ACT
LOCATION: Meade Road, DARWIN RIVER

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: 16/08/2023 18:20:00

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: A Fire is burning under North Westerly driven winds, pushing the fire towards Spencer Road and Letchford Road, DARWIN RIVER.
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. https://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/incidentmap

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 16/08/2023 22:00:00

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Duty Officer

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT, Northern Territory Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security

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