Message ID: 0002433
Time Message Issued: 18:59
Date Message Issued: 06/12/2018
Origin / Name: GOSSE
GOSSE FIRE, KANGAROO ISLAND
ISSUED FOR MOUNT TAYLOR ROAD, GOSSE, MOUNT STOCKDALE ROAD, SOUTH COAST ROAD AND VIVONNE BAY AREAS
There is currently a Watch and Act message active for this fire. This warning message will be updated at 23:45 on the 6th of December or as the situation changes.`
This warning message has been issued for people in MOUNT TAYLOR ROAD, GOSSE, MOUNT STOCKDALE ROAD, SOUTH COAST ROAD AND VIVONNE BAY AREAS.
North Westerly winds are pushing the fire in a South Easterly direction towards South Coast Road, Vivonne Bay.
The Gosse fire is currently about 540 hectares in size and consists of one large fire and one small fire. About 40 local firefighters are currently working on the fireground and are being supported by 10 additional fire trucks and 55 firefighters from the mainland. There are also four fire bombing aircraft.
Motorists are advised not drive into this area. A large amount of smoke is visible. Fire conditions may be erratic and emergency services will be present.
BUSHFIRE SAFER PLACES
Bushfire Safer Places for Kangaroo Island are Kingscote and Penneshaw
Bushfire Last Resort Refuges can we be found on the SA CFS website here.
For information on Bushfire Last Resort Refuges near this incident are available at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/prepare_for_a_fire/bushfire_safer_places.jsp
ROAD CLOSURES
Roads have been closed due to this incident.
South Coast Road is closed between Gosse Ritchie Rd and Harriet Rd.
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: 06/12/2018 23:45
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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