Advice Message - PORT LINCOLN Issued 17 Feb 08:32

Message ID: 0006632
Time Message Issued: 08:31
Date Message Issued: 17/02/2023

Advice Message - PORT LINCOLN Monitor Conditions Issued 17 Feb 2023 08:31

Issued for PORT LINCOLN: STAMFORD DRIVE near PORT LINCOLN

This fire is causing smoke to drift in the PORT LINCOLN AND THE LOWER EYRE PENINSULA area(s).

This fire is causing smoke to linger in the EASTERN AREAS of the LOWER EYRE PENINSULA in South Australia.
The fire has impacted on several industrial structures including a waste management facility. The smoke being generated from the burning waste may be hazardous to your health.
Expected weather conditions will cause smoke to remain present in the area into the weekend.
You are advised to close all doors and windows and place any air-conditioning onto recirculation. Stay indoors if the smoke is causing you concern. Anyone that may suffer from any breathing difficulties should decide to relocate if needed. If anyone starts having any breathing difficulties seek medical attention.
Anyone driving through any smoke needs to take caution as the smoke may reduce the visibility.

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 Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Feb 17 2023 18:00

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:

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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