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Bushfires NT Bushfires NT works with landholders and the wider community to manage and prevent bushfires in the NT The provisions of the Bushfires Management Act (2016)
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Bushfires NT works with landholders and the wider community to manage bushfire in the Northern Territory by providing support for mitigation, management and suppression activities, and by coordinating landholder and volunteer participation in response to significant fires. This is achieved through coordinating and implementing:
1. Regional fire mitigation strategies, plans and programs
3. Bushfire response activities across numerous tenures and regions
4. Providing fire management training and extension services to a variety of landholders, land managers, volunteer bushfire brigade members, and other key stakeholders. BFNT is also supported by the Bushfires Council NT and Regional Bushfire Committees that provide advice to the Minister and BFNT regarding fire management issues, priorities and related fire management activities. House Rules

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Call 132 500 to request storm assistance from our friends at NT Emergency Service. Please be patient, as they are triagi...
12/10/2026

Call 132 500 to request storm assistance from our friends at NT Emergency Service.

Please be patient, as they are triaging a high volume of requests.

LOCATION: Carpentaria Highway, BIRDUMBUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE  #3ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the are...
12/10/2026

LOCATION: Carpentaria Highway, BIRDUM

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE #3

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 12/10/2026 10:45 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.

WHAT TO DO: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Smoke remains in the area and may reduce visibility. Drivers on the Carpentaria Highway are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map - https://bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 14/10/2026 10:00 hours

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT

LOCATION: Tanami Road, TANAMI - The GranitesBUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE  #2ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in ...
12/10/2026

LOCATION: Tanami Road, TANAMI - The Granites

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE #2

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 12/10/2026 10:00 hours

STATUS: BEING CONTROLLED - Effective strategies are in operation or planned 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: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Smoke remains in the area and may reduce visibility. Drivers on the Tanami Road are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map - https://bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 13/10/2026 10:00 hours

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT

LOCATION: Southport Road, TUMBLING WATERSBUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICEALERT LEVEL: Advice  - A fire continues to be monit...
11/10/2026

LOCATION: Southport Road, TUMBLING WATERS

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire continues to be monitored. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 11/10/2026 12:00:00

STATUS: BEING CONTROLLED - Effective strategies are in operation or planned 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.

WHAT TO DO: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: 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. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map - https://bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 12/10/2026 10:00:00

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller

LOCATION: Southport Road, TUMBLING WATERSBUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICEALERT LEVEL: Advice  - A fire has started in the ar...
10/10/2026

LOCATION: Southport Road, TUMBLING WATERS

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire.

INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 10/10/2026 23:30:00

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.

WHAT TO DO: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: A Fire is burning North of Southport Road, between Mira Road and 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. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map - https://bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 11/10/2026 12:00:00

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Duty Officer

LOCATION: Tanami Road, TANAMI - The GranitesBUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICEALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the ...
09/10/2026

LOCATION: Tanami Road, TANAMI - The Granites

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 09/10/2026 12:00 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.

WHAT TO DO: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: A fire is burning along the Tanami Road south of the Granites. 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. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map - https://bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 10/10/2026 10:00 hours

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT

LOCATION: Stuart Highway, WARUMUNGUBUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICEALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Mon...
08/10/2026

LOCATION: Stuart Highway, WARUMUNGU

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 08/10/2026 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.

WHAT TO DO: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: A fire is burning along the Stuart Highway south of the Tennant Creek Railway Station. 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. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map - https://bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 09/10/2026 12:00 hours

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT

LOCATION: Carpentaria Highway, BIRDUMBUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE  #2ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the are...
08/10/2026

LOCATION: Carpentaria Highway, BIRDUM

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE #2

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 08/10/2026 14:10 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.

WHAT TO DO: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: A large fire is burning north of the Carpentaria Highway between the Stuart Highway and Tanumbirini Access Road. Smoke and active fire is affecting visibility in the area. Motorists are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map - https://bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 09/10/2026 10:00 hours

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT

LOCATION: Heathers Lagoon Road, LAKE BENNETTBUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICEALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the ...
08/10/2026

LOCATION: Heathers Lagoon Road, LAKE BENNETT

BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE

ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 08/10/2026 13:30 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.

WHAT TO DO: Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: A fire has started on the corner of Heathers Lagoon Road and Marrakai 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. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map - https://bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 09/10/2026 10:00 hours

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT

LOCATION: Brewer Road, HUGHBUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: PLANNED BURN ADVICEALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn Advice - Firefighters are ...
07/10/2026

LOCATION: Brewer Road, HUGH

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: 07/10/2026 11:20 hours

STATUS: PLANNED BURN - A planned burn is currently underway.

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.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Bushfires NT crews will be undertaking a planned burn within the Brewer Estate, approximately 11 kilometres south west of Alice Springs Airport.

Smoke will be visible from 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. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map - https://bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap.

IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 08/10/2026 10:00 hours

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Chief Fire Control Officer

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT

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Darwin Head Office, Cnr Townend Road And Stuart Highway
Acacia Hills, NT
0822

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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