Message ID: 0004016
Time Message Issued: 17:40
Date Message Issued: 27/12/2019
Origin / Name: CUDLEE CREEK
Incident Update - CUDLEE CREEK - Residents to remain vigilant
ISSUED FOR CUDLEE CREEK
A Bushfire Advice Message is current for the Cudlee Creek fire.
There has been flareups throughout the previous days, with crews attending to breakouts and undertaking asset protection.
Thermal imaging equipment is being used to identify hot spots so that crews can strategically target areas of concern, particularly on the western perimeter ahead of forecast wind changes.
Total Fire Ban conditions are forecast for the rest of Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Conditions will be hot and windy.
Temperatures will continue to increase up until New Year's Day with a change due on Monday bringing strong winds and lightning.
Any localised winds, along with the forecast weather will increase the chances of fire outbreaks. Everyone needs to remain vigilant.
There are large areas of unburnt vegetation within the fire ground. These areas may be impacted by fire if an outbreak occurs.
There is a significant police presence on the fire ground with additional patrols active.
Please be advised that road access is being continually reviewed and roads may close at short notice. Refer to www.traffic.sa.gov.au for the latest information.
Skip bins have been provided in some towns for the disposal of household waste only. Community members needing assistance with removing the remains of animals can call Primary Industries and Regions SA on 1800 255 556.
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 28 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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