Source: NT Fire Incidents
Bushfire: Stuart Highway, Tennant Creek
Notified: 27/10/2023 08:08
Fire Type: Bushfire
Location: Stuart Highway, Tennant Creek
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:
Monitor conditions as they are changing; Protect yourself against
the impacts of extreme heat - wear protective clothing, stay
indoors if possible
Advice to the Public:
The Stuart Highway South of Tennant Creek is closed. 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.
Responsible Agency: NTFRS
Bushfires
NT
26/Oct/2023 10:26 PM