Message ID: 0003975
Time Message Issued: 13:28
Date Message Issued: 26/12/2019
Origin / Name: DUNCAN
Bushfire Advice Message in place for the Duncan Fire
ISSUED FOR DUNCAN
The fire is approximately 56 kilometres west of Kingscote. It is estimated to be 19,000 hectares in size with a fire perimeter of 125kms.
Work is underway to continue to secure the perimeter of the fire with a focus on the western, eastern and southern edges.
There are areas that remain unsecure or have the potential to break containment lines. These continue to be patrolled.
Local winds, along with the forecast weather, will increase the chances of fire outbreaks. Everyone needs to remain vigilant.
Back burning operations may be undertaken subject to weather to secure the fire edges. These operations may create an increase in smoke activity in the area.
Temperatures will continue to increase up until New Years Day with Saturday and Monday bringing strong winds and lightning.
More than 100 firefighters and 25 fire trucks including over 15 fire trucks from the mainland are operating on the fire ground.
Power has now been restored to the area, however it may be turned off with little notice to ensure the safety of emergency service personnel working in the area.
Please do not enter the area unless necessary, these areas may not be safe. Hazards may include reduced visibility due to smoke, fallen trees blocking roads and emergency service personnel working in the area.
Roads north of the Playford Highway and west of Stokes Bay Road in the fire area are closed. Roads are being continually reviewed and they may be closed at short notice. Refer to www.traffic.sa.gov.au
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 27 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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