Advice: Bushfires NT Warns of Blaze at Berry Springs' Wheewall Road 8 October

NT Government

LOCATION: Wheewall Road BERRY SPRINGS

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 08/10/2023 14:50 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: Prepare your property now. Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced. Avoid the area.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Smoke may impact the area between Wheewall Road and Bandicoot Road. Fire fighters are responding. Please avoid the area.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 08/10/2023 18:00 hours.

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller

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