Source: NT Fire Incidents

Reported: Sep 19, 2026 03:00 PM

Location: Cox Peninsula Road, TUMBLING WATERS

Type: Fire

Status: Active

Alert Level: Watch and Act

Current Situation: Response Underway

What to do: Enact your bushfire survival plan; Leave immediately (if your property is not safe) if it is safe to leave; Monitor conditions as they are changing

Advice: This fire is now moving in a southerly direction following a wind change forcing the fire front to move towards Meade road and is likely to cross the Blackmore River. Fire fighters are working to develop new control plans.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 - https://bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap.

Risks: Active fire may occur close to the roadside; Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside; Smoke from this fire may affect visibility

Agency: Bushfires NT

Size (Geometry): 15 km²

Bushfires NT