Bushfire Alert: Watch & Act in Macdonnell Ranges

NT Government

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: 31/01/2025 10:50

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 , A bushfire is running or contained under very high to extreme weather conditions , Bushfires NT is primarily undertaking defensive strategies to protect lives and property.

WHAT TO DO: Enact your bushfire survival plan. Leave immediately (if your property is not safe) if it is safe to leave. Monitor conditions as they are changing. Protect yourself against the impacts of extreme heat - wear protective clothing, stay indoors if possible.

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.

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