SA Country Fire Service

Message ID: 0004452
Time Message Issued: 15:55
Date Message Issued: 04/01/2020

Fire Origin / Fire Name: MILTALIE

BUSHFIRE ADVICE MESSAGE

Issued for MILTALIE near Iron Duke Mine on the Lincoln Highway in the Eastern Eyre Peninsula

This fire is causing smoke to drift in a East North Easterly direction towards the Iron Baron and Whyalla area(s).

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.

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

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Jan 05 2020 09:00


WHAT TO DO:

  • Check in with your family and neighbours. Smoke can be dangerous for people with respiratory or heart conditions
  • Slow down when driving and be aware there could be people, vehicles or animals on the road
  • Turn your car headlights on and close windows and outside vents

KEEP UP TO DATE:

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.

Government of South Australia