LOCATION: Gunn Point Road and Bronzewing Avenue, Howard Springs

ALERT LEVEL: Advice. A fire is in the area. There is no immediate danger. Monitor the situation for changes.

FIRE TYPE: Bushfire.

STATUS: The fire is at a stage where firefighting resources are only required for patrol purposes and major re-ignition is unlikely.

CURRENT SITUATION: Firefighting crews have extinguished the fire. The watch and act is no longer in place.

RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility.

ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Fire crews have made the area safe. If smoke is affecting roads, drivers in the area are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions.

For further information regarding bushfires, visit https://securent.nt.gov.au/alerts or https://www.facebook.com/NTPFES

If a fire is threatening life or property, call 000 immediately.

INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: NTFRS Territory Duty Officer