BUSHFIRE INFORMATION MESSAGE – WATCH AND ACT

Fire Type: Bushfire

Alert Level: Watch and Act - There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family.

Location: Arnhem Highway, Lambells Lagoon

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, Bushfires NT is primarily undertaking defensive strategies to protect lives and property

Advice to the Public: 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 Secure NT. https://securent.nt.gov.au/

It is expected this situation may continue until: 21/09/2018 15:00

Information Authorised By: Senior Fire Control Officer

Information Current as at: 21/09/2018 11:50

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