SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0004983
Time Message Issued: 20:10
Date Message Issued: 15/11/2020

Origin / Name: DEEPWATER

Incident Update for Deepwater Fire

ISSUED FOR DEEPWATER

CFS and DEW fire crews are currently on scene at a scrub and grass fire which has been burning in the Deepwater Conservation Park, near Bunbury in the Upper South East, and is predicted to continue to spread with the direction of the wind.

Crews will be on scene overnight, working to contain the fire, including utilizing earth moving machinery.

The fire is burning in difficult terrain and conditions are continually changing.

Smoke will be visible in the area for some time and may limit visibility on nearby roads.

The community are advised to drive to the conditions and be aware that emergency services will be working within the area.

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: Nov 16 2020 09:00

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:

Do not rely on a single source for warning information.

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

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Stay informed

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

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