LOCATION: Undoolya Road, ALICE SPRINGS
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: 18/04/2022 19:12:00
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, Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service is primarily undertaking defensive strategies to protect lives and property.
WHAT TO DO: Enact your bushfire survival plan. Monitor conditions as they are changing.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: The fire is currently burning north east of Alice Springs, moving towards the Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve. Spot fires are occurring ahead of the main fire front. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area, especially the vast network of mountain bike trails throughout the area.
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 09:00:00
INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Assistant Chief Fire Officer
