Message ID: 0002281
Time Message Issued: 16:11
Date Message Issued: 02/11/2018
Origin / Name: BINNUM
Information for the Binnum Fire
ISSUED FOR BINNUM
The Binnum Fire in the Lower South East, approximately 15 kilometers North East of Naracoorte is being attended by the SACFS and continues to burn freely in scrub.
On scene at the incident are 5 CFS and 2 CFA fire trucks and a bulk water carrier. The fire is burning in scrub and will continue to burn into to Saturday. SACFS, assisted by CFA personnel will be remain on scene until this incident is under control. Conditions are continually changing due to the erratic wind being observed on ground.
Heavy machinery has been deployed to this incident to assist in establishing mineral earth breaks to the fires parameter. An aerial observation flight is due to be conducted to assist with incident planning and forward prediction.
The Binnum fire currently poses no threat to the surrounding communities. Should conditions changes, an appropriate warning to the community will be issued by the SACFS.
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: 03/11/2018 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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