Message ID: 0005406
Time Message Issued: 11:24
Date Message Issued: 28/01/2021
Origin / Name: CHERRY GARDENS
Incident Update
ISSUED FOR CHERRY GARDENS
Firefighters from CFS, DEW and Forestry SA are again actively working on the fireground ensuring that no log is left unturned in efforts to make the fireground safe.
With five days having passed since the fire began, crews have worked tirelessly across the fireground and will do so for many days to come.
The focus continues to be on identification of hot spot's especially around the perimeter of the fire. With warmer weather, the CFS expects to see some smoke popping out from tree roots that have been burning underground, tree's candling, where the internal structure of the tree is burning but the outside remains intact and logs, stumps and trees re-ignite.
Fire fighters with thermal imaging camera's are again active on the fireground assessing where crews need to focus efforts for hot spot management.
Remote area firefighting teams utilising long hose lays, portable pumps and hand tools are working in the difficult to reach areas and will again be supported by a helicopter with a bucketing systems as well as a helicopter monitoring operations and gathering intelligence.
28 arborist crews will be concentrating assessment operations towards Mylor in the north east and Scott Creek in the south west. Tree felling operations will also be done in other areas where dangerous trees are identified.
As road closures ease in the area we are asking the community to refrain from entering the area and leave the roads to be accessed by emergency services, essential services and local traffic only.
If you come across injured animals including wildlife please only call SAVEM (South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management) on 0477 055 233 to seek assistance as the coordinating agency for injured animals during emergencies.
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: 28/01/2021 20:00
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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