Message ID: 0005105
Time Message Issued: 16:23
Date Message Issued: 28/11/2020
Origin / Name: AUBURN
Auburn Hay Shed Fire
ISSUED FOR AUBURN and surrounding areas
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) advises people in and around Auburn in the Clare Valley area that smoke is still present around the area.
The cause of the smoke is due to a hay shed fire on a rural property approximately 6km north west of the Auburn township, which will continue to produce smoke for at least the next two days.
The going fire is confined to the hay shed and CFS crews have undertaken controlled burns and implemented fire breaks surrounding the structure. The fire is not expected to break away from the shed.
The CFS will be dismantling the shed and breaking up of the hay stack to ensure the fire can be access and extinguished. This will take place through Sunday morning when weather conditions are favourable. During this time more smoke and potentially more embers will be present across the area.
The CFS will be present for the next 2 days to ensure the fire is fully extinguished and the area is made safe.
Members of the public in the Auburn area are requested to not call triple 000 unless they see an unattended fire.
Residents are encouraged to monitor the CFS website for further updates.
CFS resources will remain on scene for the next few days working to extinguish the fire.
As a precaution residents in the area who suffer from respiratory or cardiac conditions may wish to consider closing all doors and windows and remaining indoors.
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: Nov 30 2020 09:00
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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