LOCATION: Hopewell Road, BERRY SPRINGS 

ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act  - There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing. Start taking action now to protect your family and your property.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire  . INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 13/09/2019 14:39:00 

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:Yes  Smoke from this fire may affect visibilityYes , Active fire may occur close to the roadsideYes , Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadsideYes , A bushfire is running or contained under very high to extreme weather conditionsYes , The risk of loss of life or threat to properties is almost certain or has occurredYes , Bushfires NT is primarily undertaking defensive strategies to protect lives and property.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Standard 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: 18/09/2019 18:00:00 

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Senior Fire Control Officer  

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