*** Update*** BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

LOCATION: Manbulloo Station Victoria Highway COSSACK 

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 10:00:00 

STATUS: UNDER CONTROL - The fire is at a stage where fire fighting resources are only required for patrol purposes and major re-ignition is unlikely.

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: Firefighting crews have contained the fire. They will continue to patrol and mop up 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 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