Message ID: 0003840
Time Message Issued: 05:51
Date Message Issued: 23/12/2019
Origin / Name: CUDLEE CREEK
Incident Update - Cudlee Creek Fire
ISSUED FOR CUDLEE CREEK
A Watch and Act message is current for the Cudlee Creek fire.
Today will see activities focused around extinguishing any areas that are still smouldering, blacking out and patrolling. There will be a focus on road edges to ensure these areas are safe.
There are a significant amount of trees still smouldering causing weakening to the structure creating a risk of them falling. Residents and workers are asked to be cautious when moving around any trees that have been damaged by fire.
There will be more than 200 firefighters from 40 fire trucks on the fireground today from CFS, Department for Environment and Water and Forestry SA. These firefighters will be supported by 20 Farm Fire Units, from the mid north, who will be operating predominantly east of Lenswood/Lobethal.
All roads have been reopened to local residents only. People are reminded these road closures are for your safety. Community members returning to townships are reminded of the requirement to show photo identification with proof of residency within the fire affected area to gain access. Workers may also be allowed into some areas if they can show photo identification and have a legitimate reason for entering the area. For road closure information go to www.traffic.sa.gov.au
Access will not be granted to non-residents who wish to use the roads as through roads, you are advised to seek alternate routes.
Drivers are advised to use extreme caution as there may be stock wandering across roads due to damaged fences and smoke may reduce visibility.
Landowners are asked to secure stock. Speed restrictions will likely be in place in some areas.
If you are not a local resident please avoid the broader affected area to allow emergency services and support agencies to do their work safely and efficiently. SA Police are in attendance throughout the fire area.
Residents returning home are advised that there will be flare-ups and significant smoke in the fire area. If you see unattended fire call 000. People with health issues are advised not to return.
SA Power Networks are still working in the area to restore power as soon as possible.
Emergency Relief Centres have been established in the following locations: Turramurra Recreation Centre - 1000 Lower North East Road, Highbury and Mount Barker High School - 2 Wellington Road, Mount Barker. These centres will be staffed from 7am to 10pm daily.
Relief Centres are providing services to assist people who have been displaced. The Centres can also offer access to information and advice regarding insurance claims and access to emergency financial assistance.
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: 23/12/2019 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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