Source: NT Fire Incidents

Bushfire Heading: Northwest

Bushfire
Victoria Highway, MANBULLOO
Notified: 15/09/2026 15:30
Fire Type
Bushfire
Location
Victoria Highway, MANBULLOO
Current Situation
Response Underway
Status
Going
Alert Level
Watch and Act
Risks
Active fire may occur close to the roadside; Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside; Bushfires NT is primarily undertaking defensive strategies to protect lives and property; Smoke from this fire may affect visibility
What to do
Enact your bushfire survival plan; Monitor conditions as they are changing
Advice to the Public
The fire has crossed the Victoria Highway and is burning in a north westerly direction towards the Katherine River. Residents located on Murnburlu Road should enact their bushfire survival plan and prepare to leave if required. Firefighting crews and aircraft are working in the area, please avoid any unnecessary travel through. There is significant smoke and active fire impacting the Victoria Highway and drivers are urged to slow down and turn on headlights. Refer to Secure NT for further information.
Responsible Agency
Bushfires NT
Last Update
18/09/2026 14:40

Bushfires NT