BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE – LOCATION: Stuart Highway, MCLAREN CREEK COMPLEX

NT Government

ALERT LEVEL: Advice – A fire is burning in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire.

INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 07/10/2024 10:00:00

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: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: This fire has and is likely to impact local communities and outstations over the next three days. The Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve campground is closed until further notice. Fire crews are working in the area. Fire may impact the Stuart Highway as containment efforts continue. Intermittent road closures or reduced speed limits may occur for the safety of road users when fire behaviour increases. Motorists are urged to slow down, adhere to any directions of emergency service workers.

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