Message ID: 0002589
Time Message Issued: 14:13
Date Message Issued: 11/01/2019
Origin / Name: COOMBE
Incident Update for Coombe-Keith area
ISSUED FOR Dukes Hwy in the Coombe to Keith area
The CFS is attending multiple fires near the Dukes Highway between Coombe and Keith in the Upper South East of South Australia. People traveling on the Dukes Highway are advised that it is currently closed between Coombe and Keith. Travelers are advised to seek alternate routes or delay their travel plans. The road will be reopened once all fires have been declared safe and the road is safe to travel. The Rail line along side the highway has also been closed. Please be aware that Emergency Services vehicles will be operating in this area for some time. Once the road has been reopened there may still be smoke present that may impact on driver visibility.
Due to a great joint effort of CFS, DEW and 40+ private farm fire units, the fire closer to Keith has been contained with multiple saves by the crews including farm houses, shedding and $2 million worth of machinery.
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: 11/01/2019 16:13
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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