Message ID: 0003673
Time Message Issued: 01:34
Date Message Issued: 21/12/2019
Origin / Name: COONALPYN
COONALPYN SCRUB FIRE CAUSES SMOKE NEAR THE CARCUMA CONSERVATION PARK
ISSUED FOR COONALPYN
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) advises people near Coonalpyn in the Upper South East that smoke is visible in the area.
The cause of the smoke is a fire that is burning in scrub land, near the Carcuma Conservation Park, north east of Coonalpyn. This fire will continue to produce smoke for the next few days.
CFS resources supported by farm fire units will remain working on scene for the next few days to extinguish the fire. There is presently heavy machinery working on containment lines with an intention to protect the conservation park and neighbouring properties.
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 21 2019 10:00
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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