SA Country Fire Service

Message ID: 0004677
Time Message Issued: 10:53
Date Message Issued: 13/01/2020

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

BUSHFIRE ADVICE MESSAGE

Issued for PLAYFORD HWY/WEST END HWY, RAVINE near Emu Bay, Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park and Vivonne Bay in the central part of Kangaroo Island. With today's warmer weather, hot spots on the edge of the fireground could cause outbreaks during the day. The CFS advises everyone on Kangaroo Island to be vigilant as there may be an escalation in fire activity. Please monitor your local environment and be aware that fire conditions will be constantly changing throughout the day.

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 13 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.

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