Alert issued for ‘fast-moving wildfire' in Barkly, south of Tennant Creek
The fire was reported south of Tennant Creek near Gosse River Rd just after lunchtime on Friday – the same day a 24hr fire ban had been declared.
NT Fire and Emergency services issued an alert for the fire Friday afternoon, describing the blaze as 'fast moving' and as 'spreading rapidly and poses potential threat to the surrounding areas and communities'.
'Crews are currently responding, but the speed and intensity of the fire is being exacerbated by severe weather conditions forecast to persist through to Saturday, 26 July,' the alert states.
A 24 hour fire ban was enacted from midnight, Friday July 25, due to heightened weather conditions.
The fire ban covers the Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, and the surrounding regions.
'The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) for the Barkly and Central Australian regions is High with a heightened risk of dangerous and fast moving fire,' the alert states.
'Winds are expected to gust to gale and strong-gale force, with some areas experiencing gusts in excess of 90 km/h.
'Potential dry lightning activity and volatile wind patterns are anticipated throughout the day, further increasing the risk of ignition and dangerous fire behaviour.'
Members of the public are urged to avoid the area of the blaze and stay up to date via the Bushfires NT Facebook page, the NT Fire Incident Map, or the Secure NT website.
'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 alert states.
No fuel reduction burnings are to be attempted during the fire ban period, the alert states.
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