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: 05/08/2024 13:30 hours.
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.
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.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: A large fire burning near the Elizabeth River bridge is causing heavy smoke over the Stuart Highway. The fire is active on both sides of the road and spotting over into neighbouring properties. Emergency vehicles and aerial assets are responding. Traffic management and reduce speed limits may be in place. Please slow down. Do not launch drones in the area.
