NT Government
LOCATION: Barkly Highway, TABLELANDS
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.
FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 12/08/2026 10:00 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.
WHAT TO DO: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: The fire remains active in some sections along the Barkly Highway, between Rockhampton Downs Access Road and the Barkly Homestead.
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