Message ID: 0003797
Time Message Issued: 11:16
Date Message Issued: 22/12/2019
Origin / Name: DUNCAN
There is a Watch and Act Message in place for this fire
ISSUED FOR DUNCAN
Crews are continuing to work on the Coopers Road, Duncan fire on Kangaroo Island where 13,000 hectares have been burnt.
Overnight back burning has secured part of the western edge of the fire, however the area between Snug Cove on the coast and Snug Cover Road approximately 2km south of the coast remains unsecured at this time.
Today plans are underway to secure the western edge of the fire using a retardant line, but due to smoke causing poor visibility this is proving to be difficult.
Plans are also being made to secure the southern edge of the fire, north of the Playford Highway.
Two teams of firefighters from the mainland are working with local crews, private farm firefighting units, the forestry industry and crews from the Department of Environment and Water.
SA Police will be undertaking assessments of damaged properties around Western River and Western River Cove today. Assessments of properties around Middle River cannot commence until fire conditions moderate to allow safe access.
Relief firefighting crews will be travelling from the mainland to assist local crews over the coming week.
To ensure your safety, and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel, please do not enter the area unless necessary. Hazards may include reduced visibility due to smoke, fallen trees blocking roads and emergency vehicles operating in the area.
Residents in the area are advised to remain vigilant and to continue checking and following your Bushfire Survival Plan.
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 22 2019 13:30
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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