Planned Burns: Koolpinyah, Shoal Bay, Howard River

NT Government

LOCATION: Gunn Point Road, Shoal Bay, Parks and Howard River, KOOLPINYAH and MURRUMUJUK

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: PLANNED BURN ADVICE

ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn Advice - Firefighters are managing the burn but visibility may be affected.

FIRE TYPE: Planned burn.

INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 26/05/2026 1200 hrs

STATUS: PLANNED BURN - A planned burn is due to commence on Sunday 31st May 2026.

RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Aerial Burning is commencing on Sunday 31st May 2026.

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.

Active fire will occur in the area frequented by All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's) EAST of the Howard River during the afternoon on Sunday. It is advised to avoid this area during this time.

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