SA Country Fire Service

Message ID: 0006282
Time Message Issued: 08:58
Date Message Issued: 12/12/2022

Advice Message - EAST OF MURPUTJA, GUNBARRELL HIGHWAY Monitor Conditions Issued 12 Dec 2022 08:58

Issued for EAST OF MURPUTJA, GUNBARRELL HIGHWAY, 70km East of Amata in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, Far North West of South Australia.

A low intensity backing fire is expected to burn along the Gun Barrel Highway over the next 24 hours. The Highway will remain open, but motorists should proceed with caution.

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

Currently there is no threat to life or property and firefighters are monitoring the fire.

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: Dec 12 2022 21:00


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.

Government of South Australia