LOCATION: Simpsons Gap, BURT PLAIN
ALERT LEVEL: Advice – A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.
FIRE TYPE: Bushfire.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT 15/08/2024 14.20 hours.
STATUS: GOING – A fire has started and 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: The park will be closed in Sections 1 and 2 of the Larapinta trails, this will include the camp sites at Wallaby Gap and Simpsons Gap. The bike path will also be closed along with, Darken Drive until further notice.
IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 15/08/2024 16:00 hours.
INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller
