Message ID: 0002911
Time Message Issued: 13:06
Date Message Issued: 17/04/2019
Fire Origin / Fire Name: GORGE ROAD, PARACOMBE
Issued for Black Hill Conservation Park and surrounding areas near Paracombe, Athelstone, Castambul and Montacucte in the Mount Lofty Ranges.
Whilst this fire has been named Paracombe, Paracombe residents are advised that this fire currently poses no threat to that area and is located entirely within Black Hill Conservation Park which has been closed to the public.
CFS crews continue to work on the uncontrolled fire and residents and commuters are advised that Gorge Road is closed to all traffic.
The fire is burning in very steep and difficult terrain within the Black Hill Conservation Park, in the vicinity of Main Ridge Track, Packers Track, Spur Track and Lodge Track. Crews are working on foot in challenging conditions.
Whilst the fire is burning relatively slowly, weather conditions are constantly changing. An increase in wind speed from the WNW is expected during the day and this has the potential to push the fire deeper into the Park towards Corkscrew Road and increase the fire behaviour.
There are currently 24 fire appliances, 7 command vehicles and approximately 140 volunteer firefighters on scene including appliances and personnel from the Department for Environment and Water, also supported by The State Emergency Service, SA Police, SA Veterinary Emergency Management and Primary Industries and Regions SA.
Aerial firefighting and observation activities remain ongoing and are actively working to suppress this fire.
The Country Fire Service asks the local community residing or travelling near the Black Hill Conservation Park to remain vigilant and be aware of the potential for conditions to change. Residents need to be prepared to enact their Bushfire Survival Plan should fire conditions worsen.
For updates visit the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or phone the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
Shapes on this map image indicate the Warning Area to which this message applies.
BLUE: Advice Message; YELLOW: Watch and Act Message; RED: Emergency Warning
This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Apr 17 2019 15:00
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
- 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)
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.
