LOCATION: Dorat Road, Adelaide River 

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

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire  . INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 03/06/2019 18:03:00 

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:  There is a fire in the area conditions have eased slightly.
Firefighting crews are attending undertaking backburning 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 https://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/incidentmap/  

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 03/06/2019 20:00:00 

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Senior Fire Control Officer  

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