LOCATION: Fowler Road, BATCHELOR 

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

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire  

INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT:  29/08/2020 10:00:00 (10.00am)

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: The fire is now controlled, fire fighting crews are consolidating containment lines and mopping up.

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. https://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/incidentmap

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 29/08/2020 18:00:00 (6.00pm)

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller  

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