Message ID: 0007112
Time Message Issued: 15:36
Date Message Issued: 10/11/2023
Origin / Name: NAPPERBY
Napperby Scrub and Crop Fire
ISSUED FOR NAPPERBY
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is currently attending a fire south of Napperby in the Mid North, approximately 7 kilometres east of Port Pirie, South Australia.
The fire was reported at 2:30pm and burnt approximately 13 hectares in scrub and crop lands.
Approximately 40 CFS volunteer firefighters, supported by fire-bombing aircraft, responded to the fire.
Thanks to the tremendous efforts of these fire fighters and aerial resources, crews were able to contain the fire quickly and save surrounding properties. CFS crews will continue to actively patrol the fire ground to ensure any hot areas are extinguished. The cause of this fire is yet to be determined.
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 10 2023 17:17
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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