Source: NT Fire Incidents

LOCATION: Wheewall, Hopewell and Cox Peninsula Roads, BERRY SPRINGS

ALERT LEVEL: WATCH AND ACT

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 06/08/2023 12:40 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: Avoid the area if possible. Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Smoke is impacting the area between Hopewell Road, Wheewall Road and Cox Peninsula Roads. Firefighting aircraft are working in the area.

If you cannot avoid the area, 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

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