Update #2

LOCATION: Rum Jungle Road, RUM JUNGLE

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - Reduced Threat

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire.

INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 07/08/2021 19:07 hours

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, Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Fire fighting crews will be working on the fire late into the night. Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced. Avoid the area.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 08/08/2021 10:00 hours

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT, Northern Territory Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security