LOCATION: Undoolya Road, ALICE SPRINGS
ALERT LEVEL: Advice – A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.
FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 18/04/2022 16:52:00
STATUS: BEING CONTROLLED – Effective strategies are in operation or planned 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. Avoid the area.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: The fire is currently burning in a north westerly direction on the northern side of Undoolya Road, east of Alice Springs. Firefighters are currently undertaking backburning operations in an effort to contain the fire. For the safety of firefighting crews and other vehicles, drivers in the area are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map.
IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 19/04/2022 10:00:00
INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Assistant Chief Fire Officer
