Message ID: 0005356
Time Message Issued: 23:59
Date Message Issued: 24/01/2021
Origin / Name: CHERRY GARDENS
Incident Update
ISSUED FOR CHERRY GARDENS
A Watch and Act Message remains current for these fires.
CFS is still working to contain the fires that have been burning since just after 4:00pm this afternoon. More than 300 firefighters will remain on scene overnight continuing to supress areas of the fire before temperatures increase in the morning.
Crews are made up of personnel from CFS, MFS and DEW and are being supported by personnel from SA Police, SA Ambulance Service, Local Government Association and the State Emergency Service.
Currently the fire is travelling in a North Easterly direction but an early morning wind change will see the fire direction change and again head south westerly.
Aviation resources will be working over these fires tomorrow morning supporting crews on the ground and gathering aerial intelligence.
Heavy plant is also being brought in to assist with creating breaks to halt the fires progression.
Temperatures overnight will see crews continue to work in hot conditions and in difficult terrain.
Whilst overnight there may appear to be a reduction in the smoke from these fires areas that are continuing to burn will be extremely visible in the surrounding areas, the community are asked to remain vigilant as the situation is continually changing.
In the morning the community will again see large amounts of widespread smoke from across the fireground, to reduce the impacts of smoke residents should ensure that all windows and doors remain closed and take care if needing to drive in areas where there is smoke present due to reduced visibility.
There are road closures in areas surrounding the fires and we are asking the community to avoid coming in to the area, these road closures will continue to change as this fire progresses.
Emergency services will be working on and around roads motorists are advised to stay away. If you need to travel on roads near the area, please take care and drive to the local conditions. Monitor www.traffic.sa.gov.au for updated information.
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: Jan 25 2021 07:00
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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