Message ID: 0007121
Time Message Issued: 15:48
Date Message Issued: 12/11/2023
Origin / Name: KOOLUNGA
The Mallee Grove Road, Koolunga Fire
ISSUED FOR The Mallee Grove Road, Koolunga Fire
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is currently attending a fire at Mallee Grove Road, seven kilometres north of Koolunga in the states' Mid-North.
The fire has burnt approximately 52 hectares of mixed cropping land.
Around 45 CFS volunteers on 10 trucks supported by 4 fire-bombing aircraft and Farm Firefighting Units, responded to the fire which started at just after 2pm.
Thanks to the tremendous efforts of the firefighters, aerial resources and Farm Firefighting Units, crews quickly contained the fire and limited any impact to property.
CFS crews will continue to actively patrol the fire ground to ensure any hot spots are extinguished and containment lines are strengthened.
This fire is believed to be accidental and started in a lentil paddock. It's a timely reminder to ensure that all farming and harvesting machinery is in good working order.
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 12 2023 17:31
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:
- CFS website : cfs.sa.gov.au
- Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 362 361
- For hearing or speech impaired users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 362 361
- For teletype service TTY 133 677
- CFS on Facebook or Twitter
- On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners.
Do not rely on a single source for warning information.
For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)
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