Message ID: 0002922
Time Message Issued: 16:38
Date Message Issued: 17/04/2019
Origin / Name: BOCONNOC PARK
Update on fire near Clare in the Mid North
ISSUED FOR BOCONNOC PARK
CFS advises that the bushfire at Boconnoc Park, west of Clare in the Mid North has been contained.
CFS has issued a REDUCED THREAT MESSAGE for this fire.
Fire crews remain in attendance patrolling the area and responding to active fire.
Residents are advised to continue to remain vigilant.
Those to the south of the fire are advised the wind change that has now occurred should be taken into consideration when checking your bushfire survival plan.
Road Closure update: All roads have been re-opened to traffic with the exception of Blyth Road which is planned to be open to the public at 5pm today with speed limit reduced to 40km/h. Until that time, the Benbournie Road detour will remain in place.
Residents are advised to check their properties for the presence of fires and embers - particularly in roof spaces, under decks, raised floors and in gutters. The public is advised to take care in the fire area over the next few days.
Members of the public: please do not enter the area unless necessary to ensure your safety, that of the firefighters and the residents protecting their property.
Thank you to CFS volunteer crews and farm fire units for their work on this fire.
Stay tuned to your local ABC on a battery powered radio for updates.
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: Apr 17 2019 18:00
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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