SA Country Fire Service

Message ID: 0006816
Time Message Issued: 10:55
Date Message Issued: 17/03/2023

Advice Message - PUKATJA Monitor Conditions Issued 17 Mar 2023 10:55

Issued for Ernabella-Victory Downs Road (locally know as the Mail Road), Ernabella Airstrip, Aeroplane and racecourse homelands near PUKATJA (Ernabella) in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY Lands), Far North West of South Australia.

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 threat to life or property and firefighters are attending this fire.

People using fire affected roads should monitor conditions for fire and smoke impacting the roadway. People should only proceed if safe to do so.

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

Shapes on this map image indicate the Warning Area to which this message applies.
YELLOW: Advice Message; ORANGE: Watch and Act Message; RED: Emergency Warning

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Mar 18 2023 13:00


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:

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