BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

LOCATION: Banyan Road, EVA VALLEY 

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

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire  . INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 18/06/2020 12:33:00 

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, Bushfires NT is primarily undertaking defensive strategies to protect lives and property.

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: 18/06/2020 16:00:00 

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Senior Fire Control Officer  

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