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: 25/08/2023 14:00 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: Monitor conditions as they are changing.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: A fire is going in the vicinity of Darwin River and Old Bynoe Road, Darwin River. Ground and aerial crews are in attendance. Please avoid the area.
There may be some road closures in this area which may impact on school bus routes.
