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Top End Region - Mala Plains, Berry Springs

New Bushfire Alert or Information Message from Bushfires NTFire Type: BushfireLocation: Wheewall Road - Mala Plains, Berry Springs

Status: Going - A fire which is spreading on one or more fronts. Effective containment strategies are not in place for the entire perimeter.

Alert Level: Emergency Warning - An Emergency Warning is the highest level of Bush Fire Alert. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay now puts your life at risk.

Risks Faced by People in the Area: A bushfire is running or contained under very high to extreme weather conditions, Bushfires NT is primarily undertaking defensive strategies to protect lives and propertyAdvice to the Public: A fire has ignited in the Mala Plains area near

Berry Springs and is burning on several fronts Fire is currently threatening properties.Firefighting crews and aircraft are in attendance.Landholders are required to enact their Fire Action Plans and keep informed of updates via NT Fire Incident Map www.pfes.nt.gov.auincidentmapindex.html It is expected this situation may continue until: 09082018 13:00 hours (1.00pm)Information Authorised By: Senior Fire Control OfficerResponsible Agency: Bushfires NT, Northern Territory Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1