1 September 2026
LOCATION: Dorat road, DOUGLAS DALY
BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.
FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 01/09/2026 14:45 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: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: There is a fire burning at the intersection of the Stuart Highway and Dorat Road near Hayes Creek, as a result of a road train fire. Traffic diversions are in place at Dorat Road and motorists are advised to follow all directions.
