LOCATION: Stuart highway, Elsey
ALERT LEVEL: Advice – A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.
FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 20/10/2023 11:23 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: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: A backburning operation will begin at 4pm today to contain the fire on the Stuart Highway, south of the Central Arnhem Road.
