Watch and Act: Bushfires Threaten Ali Curung, Davenport

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: 09/11/2023 16:40 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: Monitor conditions as they are changing.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: The threat to Ali Curung community is reducing but residents should remain alert and monitor for changes. Crews will be undertaking backburning operations on Taylors Creek Road to the south and along Murray Downs Road to the east of the community which may cause smoke and active smoke to be visible from within the community. Please avoid the area if possible.

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