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Advice - Hazardous Materials

NAIRNE Hazardous Materials

Issued on
08 May 2024 23:16

Issued for
NAIRNE near Blakiston in the Mount Lofty Ranges.

Warning level
Advice - Hazardous Materials - Monitor Conditions

Action
There is a fire in a vineyard that is burning treated permapine posts, releasing potentially toxic smoke..

There is currently no threat to the community. If you are in this area, stay informed and monitor local conditions.

Due to the potential toxic smoke, residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed. Symptoms of exposure includes shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing, burning eyes, running nose, chest tightness, chest pain and dizziness or light-headedness. If you or anyone in your care are having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention from your local GP. If your symptoms become severe, call 000.

More information will be provided by the CFS when it is available.

Warning area

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: May 09 2024 00:32

Message ID 0007670

What you should do

Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond.
Avoid the area as emergency services are investigating the source of the hazard.
Stay indoors and close all doors, windows and air vents until the hazard has been rendered safe.
Use appropriate air conditioner settings in the home and vehicles to prevent outside air coming in.

Stay informed

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 X
Alert SA Mobile App
On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

Media information

Emergency Warning to be broadcast immediately and then every 15 minutes following.
Watch and Act to be broadcast immediately and then every 30 minutes following.
Advice to be broadcast at the discretion of the broadcaster.

For media enquiries call the CFS Media Line on 08 8115 3531.