Marrakai Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Inc in Marrakai | Community group

Marrakai Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Inc

Locality: Marrakai

Phone: +61 429 202 060

Address: 1990 Arnhem Hwy 0822 Marrakai, NT, Australia

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24.01.2022 Should the friends of Pat & Shorty Maywald wish to attend a gathering at the MVBB fire shed to remember Pat, then as from 12.30 pm on Saturday 06/02/2021 you are welcome to attend. Some food supplied. BYO drinks.

21.01.2022 Be on the lookout!

20.01.2022 Great to see the Western side of the fire yard fence completed. Huge thank you to the Community Benefit Fund for approving the grant to get this done. Work very skilfully carried out by Matt Chin from All Fencing Services NT.

20.01.2022 The Marrakai Volunteer Bushfire Brigade AGM will be held Saturday 13.02.2021 commencing at 10.00 am at the fire shed.

19.01.2022 BUSHFIRE ADVICE - ROAD CLOSURE - HUMPTY DOO UPDATE 1800hrs: Arnhem Highway is now open. *****... LOCATION: Arnhem Highway between Freds Pass Road and Zamia Road. ALERT LEVEL: Advice. FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. STATUS: Going. Effective strategies are in operation or planned for the entire perimeter. CURRENT SITUATION: A fire is burning in the Produce Road area with heavy smoke in the area. Due to firefighting operations on the Arnhem Highway, the Arnhem Highway will be closed until further notice. Police will be in attendance to direct traffic. RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility. Active fire may occur close to the roadside. Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside. ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: 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. Obey all directions of emergency workers. Please avoid the area if possible. For further information regarding bushfires, visit https://securent.nt.gov.au/alerts IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 07-09-2020 18:00 (6.00pm) INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Senior Fire Control Officer

17.01.2022 BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE LOCATION: Hardies Lagoon Arnhem Highway MARRAKAI ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for... changes. FIRE TYPE: Bushfire . INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 06/09/2020 08:57:00 STATUS: UNDER CONTROL - The fire is at a stage where fire fighting resources are only required for patrol purposes and major re-ignition is unlikely. RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility, Active fire may occur close to the roadside. ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Fire is burning within containment lines. Marrakai Volunteer Bushfire Brigade are conducting patrols throughout the day. IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 06/09/2020 17:00:00 INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Duty Officer RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT, Northern Territory Department of Environment and Natural Resources

17.01.2022 Fire weather warning During a Fire Ban no fire may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended Today is the 13th Fire Ban period for the season.... The fire danger period is starting to build up this week and is expected to peak this Thursday before slowly easing. This week's forecast fire weather and expected bans will be over large areas across the Top End from Katherine to Darwin including Victoria River District and coastal areas. An Incident Management Team (IMT) has been active since Sunday 23 August and is operating at the Bushfires NT headquarters on Townend road, Acacia. To report a fire or suspicious activity call 000.

16.01.2022 MVBB will be open on Saturdays from 10-12 should people want Gamba Grass poison.

16.01.2022 WARNING OF RISING WATERS ON THE ARNHEM HIGHWAY AT THE ADELAIDE RIVER FLOODPLAIN Recent and future predicted rainfall coinciding with forecast high tides may res...ult in rising water levels in the Adelaide River catchments which impact 7km of the Arnhem Highway across the Adelaide River floodplain. This is an existing condition and the reason for the upgrades currently under construction. Water over the road has been predicted by the Bureau of Meteorology at the floodplain coinciding with high tides at the Adelaide River bridge gauging station over the next few days. Drivers should use caution when driving through this area. Please check www.roadreport.nt.gov.au for further updates. See more

16.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a catastrophic fire danger rating for the Darwin and Adelaide River area tomorrow (Thursday). The Darwin and Adelaide Rive...r forecast area is of particular concern due to high fuel loads. Several other parts of the Top End have been issued severe fire danger ratings. The extreme weather is being caused by exceptionally dry air, strong winds and high temperatures. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Secure NT: https://bit.ly/2QqBGYO For emergency updates tune in to ABC Darwin on 105.7 FM or stream online at https://ab.co/2YAKa4e or on the ABC Listen app

16.01.2022 FIRE BAN ADVICE - MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2020 The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Director, NT Fire and Rescue Service have declared a 24 HOUR ...FIRE BAN PERIOD for Monday 14 September 2020 for the following areas. DARWIN AND ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREA. The Fire Ban is declared for a 24 hour period commencing at 0000 hours on Monday 14 September 2020. No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in the portion of the Northern Territory within the fire ban area. This includes the DARWIN, ADELAIDE RIVER and BATCHELOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AREAS and the LITCHFIELD MUNICIPALITY and COOMALIE SHIRE. The Fire Ban is valid from midnight to midnight. For further information regarding Fire Bans and other Fire Restrictions contact Bushfires NT on 08 8922 0844 or visit securent.nt.gov.au/alerts or bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap

15.01.2022 FIRE CONDITIONS: The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed fire conditions at Batchelor yesterday reached the catastrophic rating - the first time since 2012. Hot, dry and windy conditions are still presenting fire dangers, despite the risk easing over the weekend.

14.01.2022 FIRE BAN ADVICE - WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST 2020 The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Director, NT Fire and Rescue Service have declared a 24 HOUR F...IRE BAN PERIOD for Wednesday 26 August 2020 for the following areas. DARWIN and ADELAIDE RIVER, DALY SOUTH, GREGORY, CARPENTARIA WEST FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS AND THE NORTHERN FIRE PROTECTION ZONE AND KATHERINE FIRE PROTECTION ZONE. The Fire Ban is declared for a 24 hour period commencing at 0000 hours on Wednesday 26 August 2020. No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in the portion of the Northern Territory within the fire ban area. This includes the DARWIN, ADELAIDE RIVER, BATCHELOR, MARRAKAI, PINE CREEK and KATHERINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AREAS. The Fire Ban is valid from midnight to midnight. For further information regarding Fire Bans and other Fire Restrictions contact Bushfires NT on 08 8922 0844 or visit securent.nt.gov.au/alerts or bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap

14.01.2022 Fire Ready Week 2021 will provide information, assistance and advice on how to prepare your rural property and create a survival plan this bushfire season. Held... at the Bushfires NT Headquarters (Cnr Stuart Highway and Townend Road Acacia Hills), key times and days to note are: Monday to Friday - 9am to 1pm (bookings by appointment only) Saturday OPEN DAY - 10am to 2pm Sunday - 10am to 2pm (last chance to drop in and book your appointment with us) To book call 8922 0844 or visit: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

12.01.2022 Update: The hotline has been closed and is no longer active. ***** BUSHFIRE INFORMATION HOTLINE... A Bushfire Information Hotline has been established to provide information on bushfires, park closures, and road access. For any questions relating to these topics, phone 89464147. To keep up to date on bushfires in your region, follow Bushfires NT and SecureNT. You can also visit securent.gov.au

10.01.2022 Marrakai Residents

10.01.2022 ***Update*** BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE LOCATION: Hardies Lagoon Arnhem Highway MARRAKAI ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the s...ituation for changes. FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 07/09/2020 15:30:00 STATUS: Under Control UNDER CONTROL - The fire is at a stage where fire fighting resources are only required for patrol purposes and major re-ignition is unlikely. RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:Smoke from this fire may affect visibility, Active fire may occur close to the roadside. ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: The fire is contained, there will still be a large amount of smoke in the area. 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. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 08/09/2020 09:00:00 INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT, Northern Territory Department of Environment and Natural Resources

09.01.2022 FIRE BAN ADVICE - SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Director, NT Fire and Rescue Service have declared a 24 HOUR... FIRE BAN PERIOD for Saturday 12 September 2020 for the following areas. DARWIN AND ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREA. The Fire Ban is declared for a 24 hour period commencing at 0000 hours on Saturday 12 September 2020. No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in the portion of the Northern Territory within the fire ban area. This includes the DARWIN, ADELAIDE RIVER and BATCHELOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AREAS and the LITCHFIELD MUNICIPALITY and COOMALIE SHIRE. The Fire Ban is valid from midnight to midnight. For further information regarding Fire Bans and other Fire Restrictions contact Bushfires NT on 08 8922 0844 or visit securent.nt.gov.au/alerts or bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap

09.01.2022 FIRE BAN ADVICE - TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2020 The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Director, NT Fire and Rescue Service have declared a 24 HOUR... FIRE BAN PERIOD for Tuesday 15 September 2020 for the following areas. DARWIN AND ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREA. The Fire Ban is declared for a 24 hour period commencing at 0000 hours on Tuesday 15 September 2020. No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in the portion of the Northern Territory within the fire ban area. This includes the DARWIN, ADELAIDE RIVER and BATCHELOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AREAS and the LITCHFIELD MUNICIPALITY and COOMALIE SHIRE. The Fire Ban is valid from midnight to midnight. For further information regarding Fire Bans and other Fire Restrictions contact Bushfires NT on 08 8922 0844 or visit securent.nt.gov.au/alerts or bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap

07.01.2022 BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE **UPDATE** LOCATION: Marrakai Road, MARRAKAI ... ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes. FIRE TYPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 09/10/2020 13:24 hours STATUS: UNDER CONTROL - The fire is at a stage where fire fighting resources are only required for patrol purposes and major re-ignition is unlikely. RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility, Active fire may occur close to the roadside, Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside. ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: The fire is now controlled, fire fighting crews are consolidating containment lines and mopping up. 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. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map. IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 09/10/2020 18:00 hours INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Senior Fire Control Officer RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT, Northern Territory Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security

05.01.2022 Community Announcement Following the recent outbreak of several fires in our area please keep an eye out for any unusual or suspicious behaviour. If anything out of the ordinary is seen - please report it.... The property you help save may well be your own. Thanking you, on behalf of your Marrakai Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. How to report a bushfire - Urgent reports For urgent reports of bushfires and fire lighting call 000. Other reports For other suspicious behaviour and fire lighting report to: Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or NT Police on 131 444.

03.01.2022 STAY INFORMED AND STAY SAFE The Top End of the Northern Territory is experiencing its worst fire weather conditions in more than 5 years. It’s hot, dry and wind...y making fires extremely unpredictable and challenging to control. Under these conditions it is paramount you remain alert and keep up to date on the latest bushfire information. An inter-agency Emergency Operations Centre has been established at Bushfires NT Headquarters in Acacia Hills. Bushfires NT staff and volunteers are working together with the Department Environment & Natural Resources, Parks & Wildlife, the Dept Infrastructure, Planning & Logistics, Defence and NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services including the Territory Response Group who are currently conducting 128 property impact assessments. To help keep you informed a Bushfire Information Hotline has been established, for bushfire information call 8946 4147. To find out if a park is open, go to https://nt.gov.au//parks-/find-a-park/find-a-park-to-visit For road closures visit https://roadreport.nt.gov.au/home For fire and emergency alerts and information visit www.securent.nt.gov.au For weather alerts and information go to www.bom.gov.au/ For air quality information download the free app today: https://airrater.org STAY INFORMED AND STAY SAFE.

01.01.2022 BUSHFIRES NT MESSAGE: ADVICE LOCATION: Marrakai Road, MARRAKAI ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire has started in the area. Monitor the situation for changes. FIRE T...YPE: Bushfire. INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 09/10/2020 11:11 hours STATUS: GOING - A fire which is spreading on one or more fronts. Effective containment strategies are not in place for the entire perimeter. RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility, Active fire may occur close to the roadside, Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside. ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Standard 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. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map. IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 06/10/2020 16:00 hours INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Senior Fire Control Officer RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Bushfires NT, Northern Territory Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security