Message ID: 0003540
Time Message Issued: 23:19
Date Message Issued: 18/12/2019
Origin / Name: COONALPYN
Coonalpyn Grass Fire
ISSUED FOR COONALPYN
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) advises people in and around the Coonalpyn area near the Coorong in the Upper South East that some smoke is visible in the area.
The smoke was caused by a grass fire that ignited a large quantity of hay bales, scrub and crops on farm land North East of the Coonalpyn township.
This fire will continue to produce smoke for some time.
The fire is not expected to break away from containment lines and does not pose a threat to the community.
CFS resources will remain on scene overnight.
To ensure the safety of emergency service personnel working along roadsides around the fire ground, road users are reminded that the speed limit is 25 kmh when passing emergency vehicles with flashing lights operating.
As a precaution residents in the area who suffer from respiratory or cardiac conditions may wish to consider closing all doors and windows and remaining indoors.
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: Dec 19 2019 09:45
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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