Message ID: 0005938
Time Message Issued: 18:43
Date Message Issued: 21/01/2022
Origin / Name: COLES
Coles Bushfire in the Lower South East
ISSUED FOR COLES
A fire burning out of control in bluegum plantations, scrub and grassland at Coles, near Lucindale in the state's lower south east will continue to keep firefighters busy well into the night.
Mourning the loss of one of their own while another remains in a serious condition in hospital after an incident on the fireground involving a falling tree, CFS crews will actively continue working along the fires' perimeter with the support of Victorian CFA, DEW, Farm Fire Units, forest industry crews, heavy plant machinery. SA Police, SES and Salvation Army are also in attendance.
Aerial firefighting resources will continue the firefighting effort until last light tonight.
Smoke will continue to be seen and smelt by residents in the areas to the south, southwest and west.
The community is reminded to stay vigilant and monitor conditions throughout the next few days as its expected that the conditions will continuously change.
Road closures will continue in the following locations:
Elad Rd between Calendale Rd and Spence-Coles Rd
Intersection of Claywell Rd and Diagonal Rd
Corner of Conmurra Rd and Andres Lane
Calendale Rd from Broadlands Lane in the north to Clay Wells Rd in the south
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: Jan 21 2022 21:00
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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