Message ID: 0004209
Time Message Issued: 18:58
Date Message Issued: 30/12/2019
Origin / Name: DUNCAN
Incident Update for Duncan Fire - Kangaroo Island Residents and Visitors to remain vigilant.
ISSUED FOR DUNCAN
A Bushfire Advice Message is current for the Duncan Fire. Be aware these messages may increase if weather conditions deteriorate or further fire is reported.
The CFS urges all community members to remain vigilant as the situation may change rapidly. Watch out for embers, hot spots and flare ups in and around the fire ground. Put your Bushfire Survival Plan into action. On high risk days, leaving early is the safest option. The townships of Kingscote and Penneshaw are designated Bushfire Safer Places. Remember that a vehicle is one of the worst places to seek shelter in a fire.
CFS has not undertaken any evacuations.
Today (Monday 30 December) has seen hot and windy conditions with the forecast temperature in the mid 30's, with the possibility of gusty winds and thunderstorms occurring later into the evening.
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.
Some roads remain closed to the public and tourists, this is continually being reviewed and may be changed at short notice.
The fire is approximately 56 kilometres west of Kingscote and 19km North West of Parndana. To date, an estimated 19,500 hectares have been burnt with a fire perimeter of 122kms.
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 20 fire trucks and numerous Farm Firefighting Units are operating on Kangaroo Island and supported by firefighting aircraft as required.
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.
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: 31/12/2019 13:00
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)
End of Message
