SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0003495
Time Message Issued: 17:08
Date Message Issued: 11/12/2019

Origin / Name: ASHBOURNE

The Plantation fire at Ashbourne

ISSUED FOR ASHBOURNE

A fire is still burning freely in pine plantation, near Ashbourne, and is being pushed by a southerly wind.

CFS and Forestry appliances, as well as farm fire units are responding to this fire.

As a result there is smoke drifting in a northerly direction which is currently impacting on the town of Meadows. Any residents in the area with respiratory or heart conditions are advised to stay inside, and close any windows or doors.

For updates 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 11 2019 18:45

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:

Do not rely on a single source for warning information.

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

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Stay informed

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

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