BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: WATCH and ACT
LOCATION: Duddell Road DARWIN RIVER
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: 07/07/2024 11:51 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. The risk of loss of life or threat to properties is almost certain or has occurred.
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: Bushfires NT crews are responding. Aircraft and heavy machinery have been deployed. Please avoid the area.