Message ID: 0004091
Time Message Issued: 14:07
Date Message Issued: 29/12/2019
Origin / Name: DUNCAN
Duncan Kangaroo Island Residents and Visitors to remain vigilant
ISSUED FOR DUNCAN
A Bushfire Advice Message is current for the Duncan Fire. This message will be upgraded or escalated using the CFS scaled warning system as needed.
Due to the forecast weather for today (Sunday the 29th of December 2019) and tomorrow (Monday the 30th of December 2019) the fire will have the potential to break control lines and burn in a south-south easterly direction of the current fire locality, potentially impacting the township of Parndana and surrounding communities, farms and timber plantations.
The CFS asks all community members to remain vigilant as the situation over the next 48 hours may change rapidly. Watch out for embers, hotspots and flare ups in and around the fire ground. Put your Bushfire Survival Plan into action. During high risk days, leaving early is the safest option.
CFS has not undertaken any evacuations.
Tomorrow (Monday the 30th of December) will commence with hot and windy conditions with the forecast temperature likely to be in the mid 30's, with the possibility of gusty showers and thunderstorms occurring at any time.
Please do not enter the fire affected area unless necessary, these areas may not be safe. Hazards may include extreme radiant heat, reduced visibility due to smoke, fallen trees blocking roads, damaged road signage and emergency service personnel working in the area.
Remember that a vehicle is one of the worst places to seek shelter in a fire.
Roads north of the Playford Highway and west of Stokes Bay Road in the fire area are closed. Roads are being continually reviewed and may be closed at short notice. Refer to www.traffic.sa.gov.au for the latest information.
The fire is approximately 56 kilometres west of Kingscote and 19km North West of Parndana. To date, an estimated 19,000 hectares have been burnt 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.
More than 100 firefighters and 25 fire trucks, including 15 fire trucks from the mainland, are operating on the fire ground and supported by numerous firefighting aircraft as required.
The townships of Kingscote and Penneshaw are designated Bushfire Safer Places.
A Community Meeting at Parndana is occurring today (Sunday 29th Dec) at the Parndana Town Hall (192 Wedgewood Road) at 3:00pm.
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.
For assistance with animals and carcass removal, call Primary Industries and Regions SA on 1800 255 556. Skip bins have been provided in some towns for the disposal of household waste only.
If you see an unattended fire please call triple zero (000). Be aware, that with increasing fire severity, fire crews may not be available to assist every property.
To make a plan now visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/prepare_for_a_fire/5_minute_bushfire_plan.jsp.
More information on preparing your property are available on the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/resources/fact_sheets.jsp
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 30 2019 12:00
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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