Message ID: 0006793
Time Message Issued: 12:49
Date Message Issued: 15/03/2023
Origin / Name: AMATA
Incident Update
ISSUED FOR AMATA Grass Fire
A large grass fire was reported to the SA Country Fire Service at 06:30pm on Tuesday 15th March 2023. The fire has since burnt 12,800 hectares of native grasslands and Mulga bush 30km to the North East of Amata Community.
CFS currently has one fire truck providing asset protection to the Wanarkula homeland and are patrolling the fire edge to prevent it from crossing the tracks and roads. There have been no losses to any assets or infrastructure.
Road hazards-
There are currently no road closures in place.
People using the Gunbarrel HWY between Amata and the NT border are advised to proceed with caution as smoke and fire activity may be visible to motorists along the roadway. You should only proceed if safe to do so.
Continue to monitor the SA Country Fire Service & Bushfires NT websites for up to date information.
For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Mar 16 2023 12:00
WHAT TO DO:
- Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan
- Decide what you will do if the situation changes
- 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)
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