LOCATION: Vicinity of Freds Pass Road, Humpty Doo.
ALERT LEVEL: Advice. A fire is active in the area. There is no threat to property at this time. A backburn operation is being conducted by NTFRS.
FIRE TYPE: Bushfire.
STATUS: The fire is under control.
The fire spread is currently contained via backburn and fire crews will remain in the area for several hours.
CURRENT SITUATION: A Bushfire has occurred in in the vicinity of Freds Pass Road. Smoke is being generated from this fire and this will occur for some time. There is smoke impacting Freds Pass Road and this is forecast for several hours.
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.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: For the safety of firefighting crews and other vehicles, drivers in the area are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions. If a fire is threatening life or property, call 000 immediately.
