BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: WATCH and ACT
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: 12/09/2026 16:30:00
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 visibilityActive fire may occur close to the roadsideFirefighting crews may be working close to the roadsideA bushfire is running or contained under very high to extreme weather conditionsThe risk of loss of life or threat to properties is almost certain or has occurredBushfires NT is primarily undertaking defensive strategies to protect lives and property
WHAT TO DO:
Enact your bushfire survival planLeave immediately (if your property is not safe) if it is safe to leaveMonitor conditions as they are changing
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Fire crews from Bushfires NT and NT Fire and Rescue Service are backburning and preparing to protect property.
Residents located between Anglesey Rd, Pioneer Drive, Girraween Road and Coral Drive should LEAVE IMMEDIATELY if you are unprepared. Enact your emergency plans now. If your property is unprepared, leave now.
Girraween Road is closed to the public between Anglesey and Coral Roads. Anglesey Road is closed. Pioneer Drive is closed to the public between Anglesey and Produce Roads. These road closures will not affect people leaving the area.
IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 12/09/2026 18:30:00
INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller
