LOCATION: Barkly Highway, Epenarra, TABLELANDS
ALERT LEVEL: Advice – A fire is going in the area on multiple fronts. Monitor the situation for changes.
FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 27/09/2023 18:00 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: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced. Avoid the area.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Defensive backburning operations are having some success. The fire behaviour has subsided and will be monitored by firefighters overnight. Crews will remain stationed in Canteen Creek. Monitor for changes.
