No images? Click here BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE - ADVICE 30 / 8 / 2021 Update #4 LOCATION: Marrakai Track, 10km south of Arnhem Highway, MARRAKAI ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes. FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 30/08/2021 17:03 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. WHAT TO DO: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced. ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: The fire has jumped over the Marrakai Road, crews and aircraft are working to contain the fire and will be monitoring the fire during the evening. 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: 31/08/2021 08:00 hours INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller For all Bushfires NT bushfires information, visit RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: |