Message ID: 0002928
Time Message Issued: 10:02
Date Message Issued: 18/04/2019
Origin / Name: BOCONNOC PARK
Update on fire near Clare in the Mid North
ISSUED FOR BOCONNOC PARK
ISSUED FOR BOCONNOC PARK
CFS advises that the bushfire at Boconnoc Park, west of Clare in the Mid North is contained.
There are no current bushfire messages for this fire at this time.
Crews will remain at the site today and overnight with further shifts currently being planned.
Ash, dust and smoke may will be visible from the fireground today with strong winds and active fire burning in a decommissioned mine shaft and a haystack inside control lines lines.
This week has been a timely reminder that we are not out of the the Fire Danger Season and that there still remains a very real threat of a significant fire occurring under fire weather conditions.
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 as hazards such as falling trees, smoke and reduced visibility remain.
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.
A speed restrictions of 40 km will remain in place between Blyth and Clare on the Blyth Road until further notice.
Thank you to the residents in the area for their cooperation and assistance, the farm fire units the and the CFS volunteer crews and for their continued work at 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.
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: 18/04/2019 16:00
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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