SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0005989
Time Message Issued: 21:09
Date Message Issued: 27/01/2022

Origin / Name: FOX

Scrub fire Fox in the Lower South East

ISSUED FOR FOX

Five CFS trucks and one Forestry truck are attending a scrub fire in the Fox area, approximately 7kms South West of the intersection of Callendale Road and Khayyam Road. Fire is believed to have started by a lightning strike.

A bulldozer is on scene and will establish a earth break around the fire, and then CFS and Forestry fire fighters will actively mop up and black out the fire. Fire Fighters will remain on scene overnight.

At the moment the fire does not pose a risk to the public, however residents nearby need to remain vigilant and monitor conditions overnight.

For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Jan 28 2022 09:00

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:

Do not rely on a single source for warning information.

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

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Stay informed

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

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