SA Country Fire Service

Message ID: 0003603
Time Message Issued: 15:41
Date Message Issued: 20/12/2019

Fire Origin / Fire Name: BALGOWAN ROAD, MAITLAND

Media please note SEWS required.

EMERGENCY WARNING FOR A BUSHFIRE BURNING UNDER EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS

Issued for Maitland, Dowlingville, Arthurton and Clinton Centre in the Yorke Peninsula

You are in danger. Act now. Identify where you will seek shelter, preferably in a solid building. Only leave if your path is clear to a safer place.

Heat from the fire can kill you well before the flames reach you. Don't enter this area as firefighters are now unable to prevent the fire spreading.

The BALGOWAN ROAD, MAITLAND fire is uncontrolled. This stubble fire is burning in a northerly direction towards Maitland, however a strong wind change is predicted to occur at approximately 4pm which will change the direction of the fire. After the wind change this fire will burn quickly in a north easterly direction towards Arthurton and Clinton Centre. Conditions are continually changing.

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

Road conditions may become very dangerous over the next few hours.

For updates listen to your local ABC radio station on a battery powered radio, visit the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or phone the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Dec 20 2019 17:34

Homes are not built to withstand these fire conditions, however they can be used as a shelter against heat from the fire.

You may lose power, water, phone and data connections.

Fire crews are responding but you should not expect a firefighter at your door.

WHAT TO DO:

  • Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.
  • Protect yourself from the fire's heat, put on protective clothing.
  • Tell family or friends of your plan.

IF YOU ARE LEAVING:

  • Leave now, dont delay.
  • Tell family and friends of your plans.
  • Check in with your neighbours.
  • Roads may become blocked or access may change. Smoke will reduce visibility.
  • Secure your pets for travel.
  • If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.

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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