Message ID: 0007009
Time Message Issued: 17:11
Date Message Issued: 20/10/2023
Origin / Name: BUNDALEER NORTH
Bundaleer North, RM Williams Way
ISSUED FOR BUNDALEER NORTH
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) advises people in and around the area of Bundaleer North near Jamestown in the Mid North, that CFS crews are working to extinguish a grass/forest fire that started earlier this afternoon. The fire is currently burning in forest plantation in an easterly direction towards RM Williams Way with no townships currently under threat.
Approximately 50 CFS firefighters on 10 trucks supported by 4 aircraft, local Farm Fire Units and heavy machinery are currently working to extinguish the fire. CFS aircraft including Fire Bombers have been working in conjunction with firefighters on the ground, where stumps and trees left from previous plantation rows are making the area in-accessible. It is expected that crews will remain on scene overnight.
This fire is causing smoke to drift in an easterly direction towards RM Williams Way. Anyone impacted by the smoke is advised to close all doors and windows and stay indoors. Be careful when driving as smoke may reduce visibility.
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: Oct 20 2023 22:00
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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