Source: NT Fire Incidents

Bushfire: Darwin River Road, DARWIN RIVER
Notified: 13/09/2024 14:14
Fire Type: Bushfire
Location: Darwin River Road, DARWIN RIVER

Current Situation: Response Underway
Status: Going
Alert Level: Watch and Act

Risks:
Active fire may occur close to the roadside; A bushfire is running or contained under very high to extreme weather conditions; Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside; Smoke from this fire may affect visibility.

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 to the Public:
A large active fire has been reported on Darwin River Road. Ground crews and aerial assets are responding. Road closures are being enacted due to the high fire activity. Traffic management will be in place. School bus routes may be impacted - contact schools for information. Landholders should enact bushfire survival 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.

Responsible Agency: Bushfires NT

Bushfires NT