Toritja Complex, Hugh

NT Government

LOCATION: Tjoritja Complex, HUGH

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - Two fires are still burning on more than one front in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 20/03/2023 19:30 hours

STATUS: GOING - Two fires in the area are spreading on one or more fronts. Effective containment strategies are not in place for the entire perimeter of both fires.

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

WHAT TO DO: Stay informed until threat is reduced. Avoid the area.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: For the safety of the public please avoid any unnecessary travel on Larapinta Drive, west of Standley Chasm and Namatjira Drive.

Please check the Parks and Wildlife website for updates on Park closures in the West MacDonnell NP.

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