Emergency Warning - *TEST ONLY* REGION 5 WARNING Bushfire - Leave Immediately Issued 14 Dec 12:15 2023

	Leave Immediately Emergency Warning - Bushfire
TEST ONLY REGION 5 WARNING Bushfire
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Issued on 14 Dec 2023 12:14 Issued for TEST: CFS is conducting a test of our warning system. Please disregard this Warning. near TEST. Warning level Emergency Warning - Bushfire - Leave Immediately Action Leave immediately. You are in danger. Do not delay. Leave if the path is clear and go to a safer place as it will soon be too late to leave. Heat from the fire can kill you well before the flames reach you. Do not enter this area as firefighters are now unable to prevent the fire spreading. The TEST ONLY REGION 5 WARNING fire is uncontrolled. This grass fire is burning in a TEST towards TEST. Conditions are continually changing. Road conditions may become very dangerous over the next few hours. For updates check the CFS website at cfs.sa.gov.au or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361. 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: 14/12/2023 14:09 Message ID 0007219

NO homes are 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 you should 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 plans.

If you are leaving

Leave now, don't delay.
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.

If you are not leaving - prepare to defend

Identify a safe place inside, with more than one exit, before the fire arrives. Keep moving away from the heat of the fire.
Bring pets inside and restrain them.
Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your house.
Close doors and windows to keep smoke out.
If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet the areas.
If the building catches fire, go to an area already burnt. Check around you for anything burning.

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.