SA Country Fire Service

Message ID: 0004496
Time Message Issued: 10:09
Date Message Issued: 06/01/2020

Fire Origin / Fire Name: PLAYFORD HWY/WEST END HWY , RAVINE

BUSHFIRE ADVICE MESSAGE

Issued for the Snug Cove area and the Kellendale area on the Northern side of Kangaroo Island 12 kms North West of Gosse

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.

There is active fire in this area and the weather is constantly changing and may push the active fire towards assets.

There will be sparks and embers produced by this fire and smoke plumes visible so people in this area need to remain vigilant to the changing conditions.

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

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

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Jan 06 2020 14:30


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:

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