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Emergency warning for fire at Blackmore, west of Berry Springs

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Authorities have issued an emergency warning for a fire at Stockwell Road in Blackmore, west of Berry Springs, advising anyone who is unprepared to leave now.

Bushfires NT said structures have been impacted as the fire moves towards Mieland Road and Tuey Close, with residents in the area advised to enact their bushfire survival plan immediately.

A watch and act is also in place for a fast-moving fire at Uralla Road in Katherine East, with residents there urged to start taking action now to protect themselves and their property.

That fire is burning towards the Victoria Highway between the rail corridor and Uralla Road, and residents south of Bicentennial Drive are encouraged to enact their bushfire survival plan.

A 24-hour fire ban period for the Top End has also been extended into tomorrow.

Headline as published: Breaking: Emergency warning for fire at Blackmore, west of Berry Springs

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