BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

LOCATION: Litchfield National Park complex 

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

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire  . INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 17/09/2019 15:55:00 

STATUS: Being Controlled  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: A back burn is being undertaken from Burrells Creek and George creek in the Robin Falls area along Dorat Road. This back burn will produce a significant amount of smoke and may affect visibility on Dorat 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 Fire Incident Map 

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 17/09/2019 17:30:00 

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Chief Fire Control Officer  

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