Message ID: 0003308
Time Message Issued: 21:45
Date Message Issued: 20/11/2019
Origin / Name: BEAUFORT
Incident Update for Beaufort Fire
ISSUED FOR BEAUFORT
This fire is currently controlled. CFS crews will remain on scene overnight and into tomorrow actively extinguishing hotspots.
CFS advises that the Augusta Highway (National Highway One) has now been re-opened with a 60kph speed restriction in place due to poor visibility from raised dust.
Balaklava Road has also been re-opened between Port Wakefield and Balaklava.
The worst local fire weather conditions are expected to occur between midnight tonight to 4:00am tomorrow. CFS crews will remain on scene throughout this time.
CFS advises avoiding this area as motorists will experience reduced visibility due to high levels of raised dust.
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 21 2019 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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