Fire conditions have eased across the Northern Territory although emergency services remain on alert.
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The winds have eased although temperatures expected in Katherine will rise to 38 degrees from Thursday through to Saturday, the Bureau of Meteorology has forecast.
Meanwhile, police have arrested a 24-year-old man for lighting fires.
The man allegedly lit fires in the Adelaide River region on Thursday, police have said.
The man was arrested by police in Pine Creek on Friday. He has been charged with one count of cause bushfire.
The man was refused police bail. He has been remanded in custody to appear before Darwin Local Court tomorrow.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Jak Evans said, "The devastating impacts bushfires have is well known to everyone. Any person caught lighting a bushfire will be charged and face the courts."
Also, due to a reassessment of the fire risk, some sites within Elsey National Park have reopened.
The parks and reserves that will reopen include:
Territory Wildlife Park
Parts of Elsey National Park - Bitter Springs and Mataranka Thermal Pools
The following parks and reserves will remain closed for the safety of Territorians and visitors:
Northern Australian Parks to remain closed
Parts of Litchfield National Park - Reynolds 4WD Track including Surprise Creek Falls, Sandy Creek Falls, Table Top walking track and Walker Creek day use area and camping area
Butterfly Gorge Nature Park
Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park (remains closed)
Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park
Parts of Mary River National Park - Hardies 4WD track area and Delta Block, Point Stuart Coastal Reserve and Wildman 4WD track
Savannah/Gulf Parks to remain closed
Parts of Nitmiluk National Park - Jatbula Trail, Southern Walks, Northern Rockhole and Sweetwater walks and swimming
Parts of Elsey National Park
Judbarra / Gregory National Park - Note the Big Horse Boat Ramp remains open.
These sites are expected to reopen tomorrow dependent on weather conditions.
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Chris McLennan
ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.
ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.
