Message ID: 0004096
Time Message Issued: 15:00
Date Message Issued: 29/12/2019
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.
A Total Fire Ban has been issued today 29-Dec-2019 for the Mt Lofty Ranges and fire weather is expected to deteriorate further prior to significant fire weather conditions on Monday 30-Dec-2019.
The CFS seeks the communities support in remaining vigilant as the situation over the next 36hrs may change rapidly. If you see an unattended fire please call triple zero (000). Due to forecast wind activity embers may continue to be present in your locality.
Residents inside the fire ground need to be alert for potential hotspots and re-ignitions. Residents adjoining the fire ground should activate their Bushfire Survival Plan now. If you are not prepared, leaving early is the safest option.
The community is asked not enter the fire affected area unless absolutely necessary, these areas may not be safe.
The forecast for later today Sunday 29-Dec-2019 will see a maximum temperature of 38°C. The forecast weather will increase the chances of further fire outbreaks.
Properties to the South and East of the fire ground are at risk of outbreaks during periods of increased Fire Danger Ratings. This includes the following localities: Balhannah, Birdwood, Brukunga, Charleston, Dawesley, Forest Range, Hay Valley, Kanmantoo, Lenswood, Little Hampton, Lobethal, Montacute, Mount Pleasant, Mount Torrens, Nairne, Oakbank, Rockleigh, Tungkillo and Woodside.
Under the forecast, strong north-westerly winds, an outbreak of fire from the eastern side (in the vicinity of Harrogate or Rockleigh) would potentially see a significant fire burn through scrub and grassland in a south easterly direction towards Monarto and Murray Bridge.
There have been flare-ups throughout the previous days, with ground crews and aircraft attending to breakouts and undertaking asset protection.
Ground and aerial thermal imaging is being used to identify hot spots so that crews can strategically target areas of concern, particularly on the western, southern and eastern perimeter ahead of forecast temperature increases and wind changes.
Police continue to have a significant presence on the fire ground with additional patrols active.
Road access is being continually reviewed and roads may close at short notice. There is still the threat of falling branches and whole trees. A large amount of road signage has been damaged adding an extra risk to road travel. Refer to www.traffic.sa.gov.au for the latest information.
For more information on Relief and Recovery visit Department of Human Services dhs.sa.gov.au/services/disaster-recovery/cudleecreek or phone the Recovery Hotline on 1800 302 787
To make a plan now visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/prepare_for_a_fire/5_minute_bushfire_plan.jsp.
More information on preparing your property are available on the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/resources/fact_sheets.jsp
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 29 2019 19:00
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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