NT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE MESSAGE: WATCH and ACT
LOCATION: Hicks Road, GIRRAWEEN
ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act - There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing. Start taking action now to protect your family and your property.
FIRE TYPE: Bushfire.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 01/09/2025 12:50:00
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, A bushfire is running or contained under very high to extreme weather conditions.
WHAT TO DO: Enact your bushfire survival plan. Monitor conditions as they are changing. Protect yourself against the impacts of extreme heat - wear protective clothing, stay indoors if possible.