Message ID: 0003714
Time Message Issued: 11:39
Date Message Issued: 21/12/2019
Origin / Name: CUDLEE CREEK
Incident Update for Cudlee Creek fire in the Mount Lofty Ranges
There is a Watch and Act Message in place for this fire.
The Cudlee Creek fire remains uncontrolled and continues to burn in a northerly direction. There are still multiple townships and structures under threat.
The areas of most concern are near Gumeracha and Cudlee Creek. There are many patches of unburnt vegetation throughout the fire ground, and fire continues to actively burn in the area.
Winds will continue throughout the day coming from South-South East.
Multiple road closures are in place and Police are in attendance. Visit www.traffic.sa.gov.au for a full list of closures.
Roads will remain closed for some time due to the significant risks associated with falling trees, areas of active fire and large amounts of emergency service vehicles. There are many hazards and reports of very large trees and other obstructions across roads. Plesae remain patient as it may take some time for roads to reopen.
Back-burning operations may occur throughout the day to strengthen and hold the fire edges, and as a result there may be increased smoke in the area
Other support agencies will also be in the area undertaking assessments of road conditions, power supply and damage sustained to properties.
There will also be aircraft operating on this fire throughout the day.
A community meeting for local residents will be held at 1.30pm today at the Oakbank Area School, 154 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Oakbank.
Emergency Relief Centres have been established at:
- Highbury - Turramurra Recreation Centre - 1000 Lower North East Road, Highbury
- Mount Barker High School 2 Wellington Road, Mount Barker
Bushfire Safer Places located in Mount Barker, Murray Bridge, or the Adelaide Metropolitan area and provide safety and protection against bushfires. Further locations are available on the CFS website.
Red Cross have a service that allows family and friends to Register.Find.Reunite with those that may be affected by this fire, if you wish to register visit www.register.redcross.org.au
This fire will continue to burn for several days and the community needs to be prepared. Put your Bushfire Survival Plan in place and know what you will do if the fire impacts you. If you are not prepared, leave now to a safer place.
The general public are asked to avoid the area to allow emergency services and support agencies to do their work safely.
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 15:00
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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