Message ID: 0003963
Time Message Issued: 12:09
Date Message Issued: 26/12/2019
Origin / Name: COONALPYN
INCIDENT UPDATE FOR SCRUB FIRE NEAR COONALPYN
ISSUED FOR COONALPYN
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) advises that a fire has been burning near Connalpyn in the Upper South East, nearby and within the Carcuma Conservation Park since Friday 20th of December 2019. This fire has been burning in scrub in difficult and sandy terrain making access for crews to extinguish the fire challenging. Where the fire has burnt out into grassland, crews have been able to extinguish the fire quickly. The fire activity at present is very low. Crews are currently patrolling the perimeter of the fire in vehicles and on foot to locate any hot spots and smoking fuels to be extinguished.
CFS has been supported by DEW crews and resources during this incident the fire continues to be monitored.
Heavy plant and machinery have been utilised to construct containment lines around the fire perimeter to stop the fire from expanding in those areas.
As a result of the scrub fire, smoke may still be present in the local area. 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 27 2019 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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