Dozens of fire crews called to battle Gunn Point Rd blaze

DOZENS of fire crews have been called to Gunn Point Rd after a blaze near Howard Springs moved east, potentially putting several homes and a mango orchard at risk

Another day of extreme fire conditions has seen numerous fires burn across Darwin's rural area. A Gunn Point Road fire was brought under control by several fire crews working in windy conditions. Picture: Che Chorley

DOZENS of fire crews were called to Gunn Point Rd on Friday morning after a blaze near Howard Springs moved east, potentially putting several homes and a mango orchard at risk.

The fire has since been brought under control, however there is still a risk it could reignite.

Gunn Point Rd remains closed, and is expected to be closed for another hour.

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Wayne Pickering, whose property backed on to bushland which has been ravaged by fires, was prepared to stay and fight the fires if needed to save his home. Picture: Che Chorley

Howard Springs resident Wayne Pickering, whose home is right at the edge of the fire line, said he couldn’t get much sleep on Thursday night as he watched the glowing orange blaze creep closer and closer to his property.

“This fire’s been slowly burning west of here all week but it’s just ploughed through here overnight because of these wild winds,” he said.

“I’ve got my hoses and tank ready, I’ll be right here waiting to defend my house if I have to.”

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