ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.
FIRE TYPE: Bushfire.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 11/06/2026 14:40:00
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.
WHAT TO DO: Prepare your property now. Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: This fire is located east of Coach road, south of crater lake road, and west of the Stuart highway. Currently the fire front is active in the area of Gould airstrip, and south of Batchelor Airstrip. Crews are developing plans for control. There will be significant burning occurring in coming days to control this fire. Smoke will continue to be visable for a number of days.
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.
