SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0003187
Time Message Issued: 14:02
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 bushfire that started in the vicinity of Duck Ponds and impacted on the western outskirts of Port Lincoln is now contained. Fire activity and weather conditions on the fireground have abated with decreasing winds, rising relative humidity and low temperatures continuing to aid firefighting efforts.

Multiple CFS, MFS and National Parks crews are continuing operations on the fireground. Hot spots and burning trees within the fireground are likely to burn for several days and may produce smoke.

A Rapid Damage Assessment Team are currently conducting assessments of properties impacted by this fire today.

The public are asked to avoid the area. Emergency vehicles are 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: Nov 12 2019 17:00

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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