BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: WATCH and ACT
LOCATION: Cox Peninsula Road, BERRY SPRINGS
ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act – There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing. Start taking action now to protect your family and your property.
FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 14/10/2023 15:30 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. A bushfire is running or contained under very high to extreme weather conditions.
WHAT TO DO: Enact your bushfire survival plan. Leave immediately (if your property is not safe) if it is safe to leave. Monitor conditions as they are changing.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: A fire is going behind the Berry Springs Nature Reserve. Strong winds are pushing the fire on multiple fronts. Please leave the area immediately.
