Message ID: 0006961
Time Message Issued: 18:42
Date Message Issued: 17/09/2023

Advice Message - KINGSCOTE, DAUNCEY STREET Issued 17 Sep 2023 18:42

CFS advises that crews are responding to a Structure fire at Kingscote on Kangaroo Island.

The location of the incident is Dauncey Street.

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YELLOW: Advice Message; ORANGE: Watch and Act Message; RED: Emergency Warning

The incident is producing a lot of smoke that is covering the township of Kingscote.

You are advised to close all doors and windows and stay indoors if the smoke is causing you concern. Be careful when driving as smoke may reduce visibilty.

Roads are currently open around this incident, however, take care while driving in the area as emergency services may be working on and around roads, and motorists are advised to slow down.

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:

• CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
• 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 then ask for 1800 362 361
• CFS on Facebook or Twitter
• Alert SA Mobile App

Stay informed

Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet, mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours.

• CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
• For hearing or speech impaired users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 362 361
• For teletype service TTY 133 677 then ask for 1800 362 361
• CFS on Facebook or Twitter
• Alert SA Mobile App

Do not rely on a single source for warning information.

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Sep 17 2023 21:00