Message ID: 0004577
Time Message Issued: 11:58
Date Message Issued: 09/01/2020
Fire Origin / Fire Name: PLAYFORD HWY/WEST END HWY , RAVINE
BUSHFIRE ADVICE MESSAGE
Issued for the Western Side of Kangaroo Island.The current fire edge extends from the South Coast approximately 12km West of Vivonne Bay, to the West of Parndana, and to the North Coast at Stokes Bay.
There may be areas of uncontrolled fire within this fire ground.
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Kangaroo Island on Thursday 9th January 2020, with a forecast Fire Danger Rating of SEVERE.
Under the forecast conditions, outbreaks are possible and these may threaten your safety.
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.
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 09 2020 14:00
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
- Bushfire 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
- CFS on Facebook or Twitter
- On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners.
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.
