SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0007105
Time Message Issued: 14:03
Date Message Issued: 08/11/2023

Origin / Name: ARMAGH

Emu Flat Road near Clare

ISSUED FOR ARMAGH

Country Fire Service was alerted to a scrub fire on Emu Flat Road in Armagh near Clare at approximately 12.15pm today. Crews were able to stop the fire impacting homes located nearby.

CFS ground crews are in attendance and will remain on scene until early this evening. Crews are busy extinguishing trees and tree stumps.

CFS are being supported by firebombing aircraft and farm fire units.

To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.

If smoke is impacting your property and you have a respiratory condition, consider closing your windows and doors to prevent irritation.

For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Nov 08 2023 15:47

WHAT TO DO:

  • Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan
  • Decide what you will do if the situation changes
  • Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet, mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours

KEEP UP TO DATE:

Do not rely on a single source for warning information.

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

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Stay informed

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

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