Bushfires in Northern Territory
Northern Territory spans the tropical savanna of the Top End and the spinifex and desert country of the Red Centre. The fire season here follows the dry season in the north, roughly May to October, while fire in the arid south depends on how much the previous wet years grew.
Live bushfire and grassfire information for Northern Territory (NT): satellite hotspots, official warnings, fire danger ratings and total fire bans. Zoom the map or pick a region below.
Current significant fires in Northern Territory
- Victoria DalyNorthern Territory1,211 MW1 h ago
- Roper GulfNorthern Territory1,124 MW1 h ago
- BarklyNorthern Territory✓ Confirmed897 MW1 h ago
- BarklyNorthern Territory✓ Confirmed893 MW1 h ago
- Central DesertNorthern Territory883 MW10 h ago
- Central DesertNorthern Territory834 MW6 h ago
- West DalyNorthern Territory828 MW10 h ago
- Victoria DalyNorthern Territory819 MW45 h ago
- Central DesertNorthern Territory809 MW33 h ago
- Central DesertNorthern Territory564 MW2 h ago
110 significant fires in NT right now — see all fires nationwide →
Bushfires in Northern Territory
Fire and emergency response in Northern Territory is led by NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services. The higher-risk fire period here is typically the dry season (roughly May to October), though fires can start at any time. This page combines satellite fire detections with the official warnings, fire danger ratings and total fire bans published for NT.
Satellite detections are unconfirmed — they can be a bushfire, a hazard-reduction burn or an industrial heat source. Always follow the official agency and call 000 in an emergency.
Local government areas in Northern Territory
Frequently asked questions
Where do the fires and warnings for Northern Territory come from?
Satellite hotspots (NASA/NOAA via Digital Earth Australia and FIRMS) plus official warnings and incidents republished from the responsible fire agency for Northern Territory.
Is this official advice for Northern Territory?
No — it is republished public information. Always follow the official agency and call 000 in an emergency.
How do I check fires near my town in Northern Territory?
Use the map above, or pick a local government area from the list on this page to zoom to your region. As you zoom in, satellite hotspots and other detail layers appear.