Message ID: 0005972
Time Message Issued: 11:26
Date Message Issued: 24/01/2022
Origin / Name: COLES
INCIDENT UPDATE
ISSUED FOR COLES (NEAR LUCINDALE IN THE LOWER SOUTH EAST)
About 90 firefighters worked throughout the evening patrolling the fire ground and extinguishing hot spots. A small number of fire crew will remain on the ground today continuing this work.
The Coles fire has burned 3,877 hectares.
Local government and Department of Infrastructure and Transport are continuing to work in the vicinity of the fire ground today to assist in the clearing of dangerous trees in order to make the area safe and to allow for the reopening of local roads.
Although some roads in the area have now been reopened, the community is advised to take care if traveling in the area.
The following roads will remain closed until further notice:
- Elad Rd between Calendale Rd and Spence-Coles Rd,
- Calendale Road from Broadlands Lane in the north to Clay Wells Road in the south,
- Diagonal Road, between Clay Wells Road and Calendale Road, COLES, and
- Calendale Road, between Broadlands Lane and Clay Wells Road, COLES.
The CFS is now beginning the process of transitioning the fire ground back to the landowners and supporting the recovery process.
Local government, fire crews and other supporting agencies will remain in the area over the next few days and the community is asked to remain vigilant if in the area.
The CFS is continuing to provide support to the families, volunteers and staff who were impacted by the tragic incident that occurred on the Coles fire ground during Friday, 21 January 2022.
The CFS would like to thank the community of South Australia for their overwhelming support and compassion throughout this difficult time.
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 25 2022 12:00
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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