Message ID: 0003940
Time Message Issued: 17:22
Date Message Issued: 25/12/2019
Origin / Name: DUNCAN
There is a Bushfire Advice Message in place for this fire
ISSUED FOR DUNCAN
The fire is approximately 56 kilometres west of Kingscote. It is estimated to be 18,000 hectares in size with a fire perimeter of 125km's.
Work is underway to secure the perimeter of the fire with a focus on the western, eastern and southern edges. While firefighting operations are being undertaken to secure the perimeter of the fireground there are areas that remain unsecure or have the potential to break containment lines.
More than 100 firefighters and 25 fire trucks (with over 15 fire trucks from the mainland) are operating on the fire ground.
Back burning operations may be undertaken, subjective to weather, to secure the fire edges. These operations may create an increase in smoke activity in the area.
Power has been isolated across the fire ground to ensure the safety of emergency service personnel working in the area. 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 service personnel working in the area.
Residents in the area are advised to remain vigilant and to continue checking and following their Bushfire Survival Plan.
Where fire is seen outside of the fire area please call 000.
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 26 2019 10:00
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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