BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: EMERGENCY WARNING

LOCATION: Wanderrie Road, HUMPTY DOO 

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 15:35 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 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: Firefighters are currently undertaking asset protection in the vicinity of Duff Road, Buckley Road, Hill Road, Wanderrie Road, Cattledog Court, Nolan Road, Kostka Road, Thomas Road and Powell Road. People are urged to stay away from the fire effected area. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map. 

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 15/09/2019 17:00 hours

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Senior Fire Control Officer  

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

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