***UPDATE***

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

LOCATION: Central Arnhem Highway, BARUNGA 

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

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire  

INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 08/09/2020 12:27:00 (12:27pm)

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: Fire is on the east side of the Central Arnhem Highway, North of the Stuart Highway. Smoke from this fire may continue to impact the Central Arnhem Highway and the Stuart Highway. 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  https://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/incidentmap 

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 08/09/2020 16:00:00 (4:00pm)

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller  

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