BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: PLANNED BURN – Road Verge, Arnhem Highway, Adelaide River to Marrakai Access road, MARRAKAI

NT Government

ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn Advice

FIRE TYPE: Planned burn.

INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 30/04/2026 12:00:00

STATUS: PLANNED BURN

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: Bushfires NT advises that the Marrakai Volunteer Bushfire Brigade will be conducting planned roadside burning operations along the Arnhem Highway road verge, between the Adelaide River Bridge and Marrakai Access Road intersection, commencing Saturday 2nd May and continuing through to Sunday 14th June 2026.

These works form part of ongoing fuel reduction activities aimed at decreasing bushfire risk to surrounding communities, infrastructure, and road users.

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