Prescribed burns are carried out throughout the Northern Territory at the end of the wet season. They are controlled fires deliberately set and monitored by trained professionals under specific weather and vegetation conditions.
These fires protect the community by reducing the risk of bushfires, managing vegetation, and promoting ecosystem health.
Upcoming prescribed burns
Areas commencing the week of 5th May - 9th May 2025:
Marlow Lagoon area
Gunn Escarpment area
Archer Transfer Station including a small section of Elrundie Avenue
In the case of an emergency, call 000.