Watch and Act issued as fire spreads across Alice Springs suburb of East Side

Emergency Services have issued a Watch and Act as grass fire threatens residents and homes in Alice Springs suburb. Read the latest.

NT Fire Service rescue truck. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NT emergency services have issued a watch and act as a serious grass fire poses a threat to residents and homes in the Alice Springs suburb of East Side.

A large grass fire in the area of the Alice Springs Telegraph Station has spread into the residential area and poses a threat to nearby residents.

The area of Reus Court, Bourke St, Dalby Court and Cavengh Crescent are all particularly threatened by the blaze as it spreads on more than one front.

Effective containment strategies are not in place for the entire perimeter, with people in the area urged to take action to protect their family and property, and enact their bushfire survival plan.

Emergency services said the situation may continue until 4.22pm.

“For the safety of firefighting crews and other vehicles, drivers in the area are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions,” a PFES spokesperson said.

“For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map.”

Originally published as Watch and Act issued as fire spreads across Alice Springs suburb of East Side