NT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE MESSAGE: WATCH and ACT
LOCATION: Behind Hillside Garden Street, Desert Springs
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: 18/06/2023 16:55:00
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: Leave immediately (if your property is not safe) if it is safe to leave. Monitor conditions as they are changing.
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.
For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map >> https://pfes.nt.gov.au/fire-and-rescue…/fire-incident-map
IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 20/05/2023 16:50:00
