No images? Click here BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE - ADVICE 6 / 8 / 2021 LOCATION: 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: 06/08/2021 14:26 hours STATUS: UNDER CONTROL - The fire is at a stage where fire fighting resources are only required for patrol purposes and major re-ignition is unlikely. RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility. ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: The fire is now controlled, smoke from the fire is affecting visibility over the Arnhem Highway. 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: 07/08/2021 10:00 hours INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller For all Bushfires NT bushfires information, visit RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: |