BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE
LOCATION: Stuart Highway, ELSEY
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.
FIRE TYPE: Bushfire . INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 12/09/2019 10:53 hours
STATUS: Going 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: 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: 12/09/2019 16:00 hours
INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Senior Fire Control Officer
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT, Northern Territory Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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