Bushfires NT Issues Advice for Gregory National Park, Kalkarindji

NT Government

LOCATION: Buntine Highway, KALKARINDJI

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire in the area is going on multiple fronts. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 27/09/2023 16:20 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.

WHAT TO DO: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced. Avoid the area.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Campgrounds in the Gregory National Park remain closed. The fire is currently moving in a westerly directly into hilly and inaccessible terrain. Crews will monitor the fire with possible aerial burning to take place in coming days. Avoid the area.

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