FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 01/08/2019 10:50:00 (10.50am)

STATUS: Going  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.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Bushfires NT crews are attending to a fire within the Batchelor Township boundaries. Smoke from this fire is impacting Rum Jungle Road.

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 www.bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap

Smoke from this fire may affect air quality and visibility. For more information visit  www.airrater.org 

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 01/08/2019 12:30:00 (12.30pm)

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Senior Fire Control Officer  

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