Message ID: 0003177
Time Message Issued: 02:00
Date Message Issued: 12/11/2019
Origin / Name: DUCK PONDS
Western Approach Rd, Duck Ponds near Port Lincoln
ISSUED FOR DUCK PONDS
CFS advises that the threat this fire poses to the community has reduced however it is not yet contained. Conditions on the fireground have abated with decreasing winds, rising relative humidity and low temperatures providing relief to firefighting efforts.
Multiple CFS crews are working overnight undertaking firefighting operations to strengthen the fire edge and put out any embers or hot spots. Hot spots and burning trees within the fireground are likely to burn for several days and may produce smoke.
Aircraft located at Port Lincoln overnight will conduct an assessment of the fireground in daylight hours.
A Rapid Damage Assessment Team has arrived in Port Lincoln and will be conducting assessments of properties impacted by this fire tomorrow during the day.
Rood restrictions may still be in place and public are advised to avoid the area. Emergency vehicles area operating in this area and smoke is still present reducing visibility on some roads. Please drive to the conditions.
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: 12/11/2019 08:00
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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