Message ID: 0003564
Time Message Issued: 09:29
Date Message Issued: 20/12/2019
Origin / Name: CANNAWIGARA
CANNAWIGARA FIRE
ISSUED FOR CANNAWIGARA
Yesterday crews were responded to a fire at Cannawigara, west of the township of Bordertown.
Nine fire trucks and 45 personnel attended, along with resources from Department for Environment and Water (DEW). Air support also attended and carried out six drops.
Firefighters have been working throughout the night in preparation for deteriorating weather conditions today. The fire is currently contained with crews still on scene.
There are still trees smouldering within the blacked out area.
If the fire is to flare up during the forecast weather conditions, it is likely to move in a southerly direction.
Those properties to the south of this fire need to remain vigilant and aware of changing conditions. People should enact their Bushfire Survival Plan and keep updated via local ABC radio and public information sources, such as the CFS website.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area of Cannawigara Road, to allow fire crews to work safely and to decrease congestion.
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: Dec 20 2019 11:01
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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