BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

***UPDATE at 24/07/2019 11.30am***

LOCATION: Acacia Gap Road, ACACIA HILLS 

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

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 24/07/2019 11:30:00 (11.30am)

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: Yes  Smoke from this fire may affect visibility Yes , Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Custom Fire crews are continuing to undertake containment actions on the Acacia Hills/ Colton Park fire line. 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 www.bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap  

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 24/07/2019 16:00:00 (4.00pm)

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Senior Fire Control Officer  

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