Two alerts issued for fires in Howard Springs

A fire on Evelina Court and Yates Road has escalated and another fire in Howard Springs has broken out. Read what the authorities are warning.

Two bushfires in Howard Springs have broken out on Sunday, prompting warnings from authorities.

A fire on Thornhill Crescent, Evelina Court and Yates Road is currently under a Watch and Act alert.

NT Fire and Rescue Service said action should be taken by those in the area to protect their family and property.

The fire started at 3.25pm on Sunday and escalated within the hour.

A second fire in Howard Springs between Willard Road and Stow Road has also broken out.

Members of the public are advised to monitor the situation for changes.

Swimming hole evacuated due to fire at Berry Springs

Swimmers at Berry Springs are being told to evacuate due to a bushfire threatening the area.

Emergency services issued a Watch and Act alert at 3.30pm, warning of an active fire spreading on one or more fronts at Cox Peninsula Rd behind the Berry Springs Nature Reserve.

“Strong winds are pushing the fire on multiple fronts. Please leave the area immediately,” the warning said.

The warning said conditions were changing and there was a heightened level of threat, with the bushfire burning under very high to extreme weather conditions.

Swimmers at Berry Springs are being told to evacuate due to a bushfire threatening the area. Picture: Supplied

Emergency services issued a Watch and Act alert at 3.30pm, warning of an active fire spreading on one or more fronts at Cox Peninsula Rd behind the Berry Springs Nature Reserve on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Picture: Supplied

The Bureau of Meteorology on Saturday issued a heatwave warning for the Daly region.

Smoke from the fire could affect visibility, and fire crews may be working close to the roadside.

Drivers in the area are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions.

The fire was expected to continue until 5pm.

A swimmer in the area who was among the evacuees said it was busy before being told to leave.

“It was busy, 100’s of people there,” Tom Aldridge said.

“A Ranger came over and immediately started evacuating everyone saying there’s a fire - everyone out.

“The crowd listened and everyone was out before the police even arrived.”