BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: WATCH and ACT
LOCATION: Arnhem Highway, MIDDLE POINT
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: 15/10/2023 14:15 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: 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 fire has started in the Humpty Doo Transmitting Station. Fire and smoke are impacting the Arnhem Highway. Please avoid the area. Please follow all directions of emergency service workers. Road closures may be in place.
