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

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 01/08/2019 12:50:00 (12.50pm)

STATUS: BEING CONTROLLED - Effective strategies are in operation or planned 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: The fire on Rum Jungle Road in the Batchelor Township has now been contained. Smoke will continue to remain in the area, and crews will monitor the fire ground throughout the day. 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 visit www.airrater.org for more information.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 01/08/2019 16:20:00 (4.20pm)

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Senior Fire Control Officer

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