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BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: EMERGENCY WARNING

Bushfires NT

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: EMERGENCY WARNING

LOCATION: Fog Bay Road, MILNE 

ALERT LEVEL: Emergency Warning  - An Emergency Warning is the highest level of Bushfires Alert. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay now puts your life at risk.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire  . INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT:  15/09/2019 13:25 hours

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, A bushfire is running or contained under very high to extreme weather conditions, The risk of loss of life or threat to properties is almost certain or has occurred, Bushfires NT is primarily undertaking defensive strategies to protect lives and property.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Custom Bushfires NT are undertaking Asset Protection at Dundee.
Dundee Township will be impacted.
Properties in the vicinity of Dundee Road, Lavington Road, Serrata Road, Barramundi Drive, Javelin Road, Arius Road, Liza Road, Emperor Road are now under threat.
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. 

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 15/09/2019 18:00 hours 

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Chief Fire Control Officer  

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