BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

LOCATION: Gunn Point Road, GUNN POINT 

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

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 07/09/2020 09:00:00 

STATUS: 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.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: There is smoke in the area, Bushfires NT is aware and is monitoring the situation. There is burnt ground around the area and smoke is heading towards the ocean. For the safety of 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: 07/09/2020 15:00:00 

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller  

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