***UPDATE***

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

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 17:12:00 (5.12pm)

STATUS: Under Control  UNDER CONTROL - The fire is at a stage where fire fighting resources are only required for patrol purposes and major re-ignition is unlikely.

RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility. 

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: The fire is now controlled, fire fighting crews have completed mopping up and will continue to monitor fire line.

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://bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 30/08/2020 18:00:00 (6.00pm)

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller  

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