Bushfire alerts and warnings
This section has information on bushfire alerts and warnings, fire permits, survival plans and fire management in the Northern Territory (NT).
In an emergency
In a bushfire emergency, phone 000 and ask for bushfire help.
Bushfires NT publishes messages here when there is an emergency.
Current bushfire information messages
Bushfire information messages
For current bushfire alerts and warnings go to the SecureNT website.
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| 18 April 2018 3:15pm |
Top End Region Bushfires NT crews will be conducting fuel reduction burning alongside Cox Peninsula Road between the Rail Crossing and Mala Plains Road from 1530 hours today. Smoke from this fire may affect visibility on Cox Peninsula Road. Bushfires NT crews will be working on the road verge alongside Cox Peninsula Road. 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. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently between 1530hrs (3:30pm) and 1800hrs (6:00pm). |
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| 18 April 2018 1:00pm |
Alice Springs Region Bushfires NT crews will be conducting fuel reduction burning alongside the Ross Highway, between Emily Gap turnoff and Jessie Gap turnoff from 1700 hours today. Smoke from this fire may affect visibility on the Ross Highway. Bushfires NT crews will be working on the road verge alongside the Ross Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently between 1700hrs (5:00pm) and 1900hrs (7:00pm). |
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| 18 April 2018 12:30pm |
Top End Region Bushfires NT crews will be conducting fuel reduction burning adjacent to the Arnhem Highway between Leaning Tree Lagoon and the Corroboree Park Tavern from 1500 hours today. Smoke from this fire may affect visibility on the Arnhem Highway. Bushfires NT crews will be working on the road verge alongside the Arnhem Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently between 1500hrs (3:00pm) and 1900hrs (7:00pm). |
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| 16 April 2018 2:15pm |
Top End Region Bushfires NT crews are working to control a wildfire burning adjacent to the Stuart Highway between Acacia Gap Road and the Manton River. Smoke from this fire is affecting visibility on the Stuart Highway. Bushfires NT crews are working on road verges alongside the Stuart Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility will be affected intermittently until 1700hrs (5:00pm). |
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| 9 April 2018 2:15pm |
Katherine Region Bushfires NT crews and Station staff are working to control a wildfire burning alongside the Stuart Highway between the Railway Overpass and the CDU Rural Campus. Smoke from this fire is affecting visibility on the Stuart Highway. Crews are working on road verges alongside the Stuart Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility will be affected intermittently until 1800hrs (6:00pm). |
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| 22 January 2018 3:00pm |
Alice Springs Region Bushfires NT and Parks and Wildlife Commission NT are currently conducting back burning operations along Larapinta Drive to contain a bushfire burning in the area around Simpsons and Wallaby Gap west of Alice Springs. Smoke from this fire is present and may affect visibility in the Simpsons Gap area and Larapinta Drive. Bushfires NT and Parks and Wildlife Commission crews are working on road verges alongside Larapinta Drive. 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. The Simpsons Gap Bike Path from Flynn’s Grave to Simpsons Gap and Darken Drive are closed to the public while back burning operations are being completed. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently for the rest of today and tomorrow the 23rd of January. |
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| 22 January 2018 8:40am |
Alice Springs Region Bushfires NT and Parks and Wildlife Commission NT are currently conducting back burning operations to contain a bushfire burning in the area around Simpsons and Wallaby Gap west of Alice Springs. Smoke from this fire is present and may affect visibility in the Simpsons Gap area. The Simpsons Gap Bike Path from Flynn’s Grave to Simpsons Gap will be closed to the public while back burning operations are being conducted. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently for the rest of today and tomorrow the 23rd of January. |
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| 20 January 2018 11:00am |
Alice Springs Region Bushfires NT and Parks and Wildlife Commission NT are currently conducting back burning operations to contain a bushfire burning in the area around Simpsons Gap. Smoke from this fire is present and may affect visibility in the Simpsons Gap area. Crews will be working on the road verge alongside Darken Drive. 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. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently for the rest of today and tomorrow the 21st of January. |
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| 17 January 2018 2:15pm |
Alice Springs Region Bushfires NT and landowners are currently monitoring a bushfire burning 6 Kilometers north-west of Simpsons Gap. Smoke from this fire is present and may affect visibility in the Simpsons Gap area. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently for the rest of today and tomorrow the 18th January. |
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| 11 January 2018 12:40pm |
Alice Springs Region Bushfires NT and landowners are currently monitoring a bushfire burning 13 Kilometres north-west of Alice Springs. Smoke from this fire is present and may affect visibility to the north west of Alice Springs. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently for the rest of today and tomorrow the 12th January. |
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| 7 November 2017 1:45pm |
Top End Region Bushfires NT crews will be conducting fuel reduction burning adjacent to the Arnhem Highway between Trippe Road and Anzac Parade from 1500 hours today. Smoke from this fire may affect visibility on the Arnhem Highway. Bushfires NT crews will be working on the road verge alongside the Arnhem Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility will be affected intermittently between 1500hrs (3:00pm) and 1800hrs (6:00pm). |
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| 27 October 2017 12:13pm |
Barkly Region Bushfires NT crews are working to control a wildfire burning adjacent to the Stuart Highway in an area 30km south of Renner Springs Roadhouse. Smoke from this fire is affecting visibility on the Stuart Highway. Bushfires NT crews are working on road verges alongside the Stuart Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently for the rest of today. |
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| 27 October 2017 9:10am |
Barkly Region Bushfires NT crews are working to control a wildfire burning adjacent to the Stuart Highway in an area 30km south of Renner Springs Roadhouse. Smoke from this fire is affecting visibility on the Stuart Highway. Bushfires NT crews are working on road verges alongside the Stuart Highway. 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. An update will be provided at 1200 hours (noon). |
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| 22 October 2017 8:05am |
Alice Springs Region Bushfires NT crews will be conducting fuel reduction burning alongside the Stuart Highway between Brewer Road and Orange Creek from 0900 hours today. Smoke from this fire may affect visibility on the Stuart Highway. Bushfires NT crews will be working on the road verge alongside Stuart Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently between 0900hrs (9:00am) and 1600hrs (4:00pm). |
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| 12 October 2017 1:15pm |
Top End Region Bushfires NT crews are working to control a wildfire burning adjacent to the Stuart Highway between Colton Road and Acacia Gap Road. Smoke from this fire is affecting visibility on the Stuart Highway. Bushfires NT crews are working on road verges alongside the Stuart Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility will be affected intermittently until 1600hrs (4:00pm). |
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| 8 October 2017 5:35am |
Alice Springs Region Bushfires NT crews will be conducting fuel reduction burning alongside the Stuart Highway between Brewer Road and Orange Creek from 0900 hours today. Smoke from this fire may affect visibility on the Stuart Highway. Bushfires NT crews will be working on the road verge alongside Stuart Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently between 0900hrs (9:00am) and 1600hrs (4:00pm). |
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| 4 October 2017 12:05pm |
Alice Springs Region Bushfires NT crews will be conducting fuel reduction burning alongside the Stuart Highway between Brewer Road and Orange Creek from 1800 hours today. Smoke from this fire may affect visibility on the Stuart Highway. Bushfires NT crews will be working on the road verge alongside Stuart Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently between 1800hrs (6:00pm) and 2300hrs (11:00pm). |
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| 28 September 2017 3:20pm |
WA and NT Border - Duncan Road Crews are working to control a wildfire burning along the Duncan Road around the Mistake Creek and the Ord River Reserve areas. Smoke from this fire is affecting visibility in the area. Crews are working on road verges in the area. 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. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently for the rest of today, tomorrow the 29th and Saturday the 30th of September. |
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| 28 September 2017 12:40pm |
Alice Springs Region Bushfires NT crews will be conducting fuel reduction burning alongside the Stuart Highway between the Charles River and the Tanami Road turnoff from 1400 hours today. Smoke from this fire may affect visibility on the Stuart Highway. Bushfires NT crews will be working on the road verge alongside Stuart Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently between 1400hrs (2:00pm) and 1800hrs (6:00pm). |
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| 28 September 2017 9:10am |
Alice Springs Region Bushfires NT crews will be conducting fuel reduction burning alongside the Stuart Highway between Orange Creek and Mt Polhill Parking Bay from 1000 hours today. Smoke from this fire may affect visibility on the Stuart Highway. Bushfires NT crews will be working on the road verge alongside Stuart Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently between 1000hrs (10:00pm) and 1700hrs (5:00pm). |
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| 27 September 2017 5:10pm |
Katherine Region Bushfires NT crews and Station staff are working to control a wildfire burning alongside the Stuart Highway between the Railway Overpass and the CDU Rural Campus. Smoke from this fire is affecting visibility on the Stuart Highway. Crews are working on road verges alongside the Stuart Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility will be affected intermittently until 2000hrs (8:00pm). |
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| 19 September 2017 2:30pm |
Top End Region Bushfires NT crews are working to control a wildfire burning adjacent to the Stuart Highway between Livingstone Road and Old Bynoe Road. Smoke from this fire is affecting visibility on the Stuart Highway. Bushfires NT crews are working on road verges alongside the Stuart Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility will be affected intermittently until 1630hrs (4:30pm). |
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| 17 September 2017 8:00am |
Alice Springs Region Bushfires NT crews will be conducting fuel reduction burning alongside the Stuart Highway between Brewer Estate Turnoff and Orange Creek Bridge from 1000 hours today. Smoke from this fire may affect visibility on the Stuart Highway. Bushfires NT crews will be working on the road verge alongside Stuart Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently between 1000hrs (10:00am) and 1800hrs (6:00pm). |
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| 13 September 2017 2:25pm |
Alice Springs Region Bushfires NT crews will be conducting fuel reduction burning alongside the Stuart Highway between Brewer Estate Turnoff and Orange Creek Bridge from 1800 hours today. Smoke from this fire may affect visibility on the Stuart Highway. Bushfires NT crews will be working on the road verge alongside Stuart Highway. 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. It is expected that visibility may be affected intermittently between 1800hrs (6:00pm) and 2200hrs (10:00pm). |
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| 10 September 2017 11:30am |
Top End Region Bushfires NT crews are working to control a wildfire burning adjacent to Dorat Road between the Daly River Road and the Adelaide River Township. Smoke from this fire is affecting visibility on Dorat Road Bushfires NT crews are working on road verges alongside Dorat Road. 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.It is expected that visibility will be affected intermittently until 1500hrs (3:00pm). |
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Fire ban notifications
| Message Issued | Details | View Message |
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| 16 September 2017 2:30pm |
DARWIN and ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Executive Director, NT Fire and Rescue Service have declared a 24 HOUR FIRE BAN PERIOD for Sunday 17 September 2017 for the following areas DARWIN and ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS The Fire Ban is declared for a 24 hour period commencing at 0000 hours on Sunday 17 September 2017. No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in the portion of the Northern Territory within the fire ban areas. This includes the DARWIN, BATCHELOR and ADELAIDE RIVER EMERGENCY RESPONSE AREAS and the LITCHFIELD MUNICIPALITY and COOMALIE SHIRE. The Fire Ban is valid from midnight to midnight. For further information regarding Fire Bans and other Fire Restrictions contact Bushfires NT on (08) 8922 0844 or visit www.securent.nt.gov.au or www.pfes.nt.gov.au/fire-and-rescue.aspx |
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| 15 September 2017 3:20pm |
DARWIN and ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS. The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Executive Director, NT Fire and Rescue Service have declared a 24 HOUR FIRE BAN PERIOD for Saturday 16 September 2017 for the following areas DARWIN and ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS. The Fire Ban is declared for a 24 hour period commencing at 0000 hours on Saturday 16 September 2017. No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in the portion of the Northern Territory within the fire ban areas. This includes the DARWIN, BATCHELOR and ADELAIDE RIVER EMERGENCY RESPONSE AREAS and the LITCHFIELD MUNICIPALITY and COOMALIE SHIRE. The Fire Ban is valid from midnight to midnight. For further information regarding Fire Bans and other Fire Restrictions contact Bushfires NT on (08) 8922 0844 or visit www.securent.nt.gov.au or www.pfes.nt.gov.au/fire-and-rescue.aspx |
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| 14 September 2017 3:20pm |
NORTHERN FIRE PROTECTION ZONE, KATHERINE FIRE PROTECTION ZONE and the CARPENTARIA WEST and CARPENTARIA EAST FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS. The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Executive Director, NT Fire and Rescue Service have declared a 24 HOUR FIRE BAN PERIOD for Friday 15 September 2017 for the following areas NORTHERN FIRE PROTECTION ZONE, KATHERINE FIRE PROTECTION ZONE and the CARPENTARIA WEST and CARPENTARIA EAST FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS. The Fire Ban is declared for a 24 hour period commencing at 0000 hours on Friday 15 September 2017. No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in the portion of the Northern Territory within the fire ban areas. This includes the DARWIN, BATCHELOR, ADELAIDE RIVER, PINE CREEK and KATHERINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AREAS and the LITCHFIELD MUNICIPALITY and COOMALIE SHIRE. The Fire Ban is valid from midnight to midnight. For further information regarding Fire Bans and other Fire Restrictions contact Bushfires NT on (08) 8922 0844 or visit www.securent.nt.gov.au or www.pfes.nt.gov.au/fire-and-rescue.aspx |
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| 13 September 2017 3:20pm |
CARPENTARIA EAST, GREGORY EAST and GREGORY WEST FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Executive Director, NT Fire and Rescue Service have declared a 24 HOUR FIRE BAN PERIOD for Thursday 14 September 2017 for the following areas CARPENTARIA EAST, GREGORY SOUTH EAST and GREGORY NORTH WEST FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS The Fire Ban is declared for a 24 hour period commencing at 0000 hours on Thursday 14 September 2017. No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in the portion of the Northern Territory within the fire ban areas. The Fire Ban is valid from midnight to midnight. For further information regarding Fire Bans and other Fire Restrictions contact Bushfires NT on (08) 8922 0844 or visit www.securent.nt.gov.au or www.pfes.nt.gov.au/fire-and-rescue.aspx |
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| 9 September 2017 3:10pm |
DARWIN and ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Executive Director, NT Fire and Rescue Service have declared a 24 HOUR FIRE BAN PERIOD for Sunday 10 September 2017 for the following areas DARWIN and ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS The Fire Ban is declared for a 24 hour period commencing at 0000 hours on Sunday 10 September 2017. No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in the portion of the Northern Territory within the fire ban areas. This includes the DARWIN, BATCHELOR and ADELAIDE RIVER EMERGENCY RESPONSE AREAS and the LITCHFIELD MUNICIPALITY and COOMALIE SHIRE. The Fire Ban is valid from midnight to midnight. For further information regarding Fire Bans and other Fire Restrictions contact Bushfires NT on (08) 8922 0844 or visit www.securent.nt.gov.au or www.pfes.nt.gov.au/fire-and-rescue.aspx |
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Last updated: 28 November 2017