Message ID: 0003915
Time Message Issued: 15:13
Date Message Issued: 24/12/2019
Origin / Name: COONALPYN
COONALPYN SCRUB FIRE CAUSES SMOKE NEAR THE CARCUMA CONSERVATION PARK
ISSUED FOR COONALPYN
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) advises that a fire is burning near Coonalpyn in the Upper South East and is causing smoke to be present in the area.
If any members of the public see flames around the Carcuma Conservation Park with no one in attendance please call 000 immediately.
The fire is burning in scrub and grass land, near and within the Carcuma Conservation Park, north east of Coonalpyn. This includes West of Carcuma Road, South of Tauragat Well Road, North of Heinrich Road and Northeast Pascoe Road. This fire will continue to produce smoke for the next few days.
The increased smoke that is currently visible is being caused by a backburn that is being undertaken by DEW and supported by the CFS in order to implement strong control lines around the fire perimeter.
CFS resources supported by Department of Environment and Water (DEW) will remain working on scene for the next few days to extinguish the fire. Heavy machinery has put in control lines with the intention to protect the conservation values 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 km/h 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: 24/12/2019 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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