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BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE - ADVICE

21 / 7 / 2021

***UPDATE***

LOCATION: Wright Road, MARRAKAI

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - Reduced Threat

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire

INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 21/07/2021 16:18

STATUS: UNDER CONTROL - Bushfires NT crews have contained this fire however excessive black smoke is still being omitted from the fire.

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.

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.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Excessive black smoke is still being omitted from the fire. If you are concerned about the air quality around your area, the Department of Health recommends using the AirRater app. The app allows you to monitor air quality at your location as well as providing information on bushfires and planned burns.

When the air quality drops to 'poor' or below, we encourage people with respiratory conditions or illnesses to:

• Avoid physical outdoor activity

• Stay indoors, with windows and doors closed where possible

• If using your air-conditioner, set it to recirculate

• Follow your asthma action plan and seek immediate medical advice or care if needed

• Call 000 in an emergency.

Download the app for free today: airrater.org [https://airrater.org/]

For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map www.pfes.nt.gov.au [https://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/incidentmap]

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 22/07/2021 10:00 (10.00am)

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller

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

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY:

Bushfires NT [http://nt.gov.au/bushfires], Northern Territory Department of Environment [https://denr.nt.gov.au/] , Parks and Water Security [https://depws.nt.gov.au/]

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