Message ID: 0002714
Time Message Issued: 00:27
Date Message Issued: 27/01/2019
Origin / Name: GERMAN FLAT
Incident Update
ISSUED FOR GERMAN FLAT
The CFS are currently attending a fire at German Flat approximately 10 kilometers south east of Tantanoola in the Lower South East of South Australia. The fire which was first reported at around 23:30 hrs has burnt approximately 100 acres of pasture land causing damage to stock feed and fencing. The fire has been contained with the spread of the fire halted but continues to burn within containment lines. The German Flat fire will continue to produce significant smoke for several more hours and people in the German Flat area are advised to stay in doors and close all windows where smoke is present.
The CFS has 8 fire trucks and 3 bulk water tankers in attendance being assisted by private farm fire units and council bulk water tankers. Crews will remain on scene to extinguish and mop up the fire over night and into the morning.
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: 27/01/2019 02:27
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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