BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

LOCATION: Banyan Road, EVA VALLEY 

ALERT LEVEL: Advice  - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire  . INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 18/06/2020 15:34:00 

STATUS: Under Control  UNDER CONTROL - The fire is at a stage where fire fighting resources are only required for patrol purposes and major re-ignition is unlikely.

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   .

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: This fire has now been contained. Crews are remaining on site to undertake mop up operations. 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: 18/06/2020 18:00:00 

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Duty Officer  

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT, Northern Territory Department of Environment and Natural Resources