***UPDATE***

LOCATION: Hardies Lagoon Arnhem Highway MARRAKAI  

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

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire  

INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 08/09/2020 09:05:00 (9.05am)

STATUS: 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. Active fire may occur close to the roadside.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: The fire is contained, there will still be a large amount of smoke in the area. 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: 08/09/2020 12:00:00 (12.00noon)

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller  

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