SA Country Fire Service

Message ID: 0005876
Time Message Issued: 09:22
Date Message Issued: 20/01/2022

Advice Message - COLES, ELAD ROAD Monitor Conditions Issued 20 Jan 2022 09:22

Issued for FOX, COLES, CALLENDALE and ELAD ROAD near Lucindale in the Lower South East

If you are in this area stay alert, monitor local conditions and decide what you will do if the situation changes.

At this time there is no threat to life or property and firefighters are attending this fire.

CFS expects change in the wind direction at about 10am this morning, as well as an increase in temperatures as the area experiences a Total Fire Ban. This may cause the fire to change direction and move towards Fox, Coles and Callendale.

People in the Fox, Coles ad Callendale area should leave now or prepare to defend their homes before the wind changes direction.

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

Shapes on this map image indicate the Warning Area to which this message applies.
YELLOW: Advice Message; ORANGE: Watch and Act Message; RED: Emergency Warning

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Jan 20 2022 13:00


WHAT TO DO:

  • Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.
  • Stay alert for potential dangers such as smoke, increased traffic and falling trees.
  • Drive carefully in the area as smoke may reduce visibility.
  • Close all doors and windows and stay inside if the smoke is causing you concern.
  • Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet, mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours.

KEEP UP TO DATE:

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

End of Message


MEDIA PLEASE NOTE:

  • Emergency Warning Messages are to be broadcast immediately and then every 15 minutes following.
  • Watch and Act Messages are to be broadcast immediately and then every 30 minutes following.
  • Bushfire Advice Messages are to be broadcast at the discretion of the broadcaster.

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