Message ID: 0006021
Time Message Issued: 17:44
Date Message Issued: 03/02/2022
Origin / Name: BIRDWOOD
Grass fire Birdwood in the Mount Lofty Ranges
ISSUED FOR BIRDWOOD
Around 50 CFS Volunteers are continuing to extinguish a fire burning in the Mount Lofty Ranges, near the town of Birdwood. There are 8 CFS trucks 2 bulk water carriers being supported by 4 aerial bombers and 2 observation helicopters.
The fire which started at 3:45 pm this afternoon has burned approximately 18 hectares of grass and scrub. The fire is continuing to burn within a section of scrub and will cause smoke to be visible until dark.
CFS volunteers will remain at the incident for a number of hours, mopping up the fire and ensuring there is no rekindling.
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: Feb 03 2022 21:00
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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