Message ID: 0005018
Time Message Issued: 20:33
Date Message Issued: 18/11/2020
Origin / Name: BOWMANS
Hay Shed Fire at Bowmans West of Balaklava
ISSUED FOR BOWMANS
The hay shed fire located at Balaklava Road, Bowmans is still currently burning with five CFS firetrucks and approx 16 firefighters, along with the property owner, currently removing the bales of hay and spreading them out in a safe area of the property.
Front end loaders and excavators are removing the hay from the shed.
CFS crews will remain at this fire throughout the night and again tomorrow during the predicted Total Fire Ban.
There still may be smoke present in the area this evening and tonight due to the large number of hay bales that are burning and being removed.
Due to the predicted winds this evening and tomorrow morning the smoke drift will be changing direction throughout the night.
Any person with respiratory issues should avoid the smoke, stay inside and keep doors and windows closed.
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 19 2020 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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