Darwin bushfire triggers emergency warning as structures burn
An extreme bushfire at Blackmore, about 80 kilometres from Darwin, forced an emergency warning on Wednesday as structures burned.
An extreme bushfire at Blackmore, about 80 kilometres from Darwin, forced an emergency warning on Wednesday afternoon. Properties along Mieland Road were in immediate danger.
Firefighters used defensive tactics to protect homes. Structures had already been engulfed by the flames.
Residents were told to leave at once. Or they should stay indoors if leaving was unsafe.
Acting Chief Fire Control Officer Nathaniel Stanford said crews were setting controlled back burns to slow the fire's spread. But spot fires were appearing ahead of the main front.
- 80 kilometres
- Distance from Darwin
- Mieland Road, Blackmore
- Threatened location
- Nathaniel Stanford
- Fire control chief
Why it mattersAn emergency warning signals almost certain loss of life or property damage. It puts people and homes in immediate danger.
AustraliaDarwin residents and nearby communities face an active threat, with evacuation orders in place and emergency services mobilised.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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