Advice Message - PORT LINCOLN Issued 16 Feb 17:52

Message ID: 0006612
Time Message Issued: 17:51
Date Message Issued: 16/02/2023

Advice Message - PORT LINCOLN, STAMFORD DRIVE Monitor Conditions Issued 16 Feb 2023 17:51

Issued for PORT LINCOLN, STAMFORD DRIVE near PORT LINCOLN in LOWER EYRE PENINSULA

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 immediate threat to life and firefighters are still working to fully contain this fire.

A wind change is expected between 5-6pm across the fire ground and this may push sparks and embers into the north western outskirts of Port Lincoln.

Residents in the area are to remain vigilant as this wind change may cause some sparks and embers to travel from the main fire area.

This fire has impacted several structures within the fire ground and most of the smoke is coming from the waste management facility. Caution should be taken as this smoke may be hazardous.

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

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

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Feb 16 2023 18:28

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
On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

End of Message

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