Incident Update for Fisher scrub fire
Issued for FISHER near SWAN REACH IN THE MURRAYLANDS.
There is a scrub fire at Fisher on the western side of the river, near Swan Reach in the Murraylands, South Australia.
A warning message has been issued for the Fisher Bushfire. Refer to the CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au for the most up to date warning information.
The fire has been contained by an earth break, with backburning activities conducted overnight to reinforce the break. The fireground is 60 hectares in size.
The fire is believed to have been started from lightning strikes in the area yesterday.
Firefighters from the Country Fire Service and National Parks and Wildlife Services SA, supported by observational aircraft and heavy machinery will continue to monitor and work around the fireground today.
During the day, the public may see increased levels of dust and smoke through the fireground as crews continue to extinguish hotspots and remove unburnt fuels.
Residents near the Punyelroo area should remain aware and informed, however, the fire is not currently posing a risk to the public.
If you need to travel on roads nearby, please take care and drive to the local conditions, as heavy machinery and firefighting equipment will be moving in the area.
This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Feb 29 2024 22:00
