Fox Scrub Fire
Issued for FOX at Callendale near Lucindale.
Firefighters remain on scene at the Fox Fire, about 40 kilometres from Lucindale in the Lower South East, which is uncontrolled and burning in a north easterly direction.
The fire is burning within a large patch of private native scrub and has jumped Ellisons Road. Conditions are continually changing and people in the area are reminded to remain vigilant.
A second CFA strike team is being deployed to the fireground to support the approximately 80 CFS volunteers, CFA strike team and Forestry firefighters that are working hard to control the fire.
Due to the thick and difficult terrain two Large Air Tankers, from Victoria and the ACT, worked until last light dropping retardant lines on the northern edge of the fire.
Emergency services may be working on and around roads in the area, and motorists are advised to stay away. If you need to travel on roads in the area, please take care and drive to the local conditions.
Roads have been closed due to this incident and it is unknown when they will be reopened. Callendale road from the intersection of Diagonal Road and Broadlands Lane is closed. A full list of current road closures is available at: traffic.sa.gov.au
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Message ID 0008354
