Incident Update

Message ID: 0002437
Time Message Issued: 23:18
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: Dec 07 2018 08:00

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:

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)

End of Message

Incident Update
Message ID: 0002437 Time Message Issued: 23:18 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: Dec 07 2018 08:00 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: 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) End of Message
Stay informed CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au 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 then ask for 1800 362 361 CFS on Facebook or X Alert SA Mobile App On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners For emergencies call Triple Zero (000). End of message.
Media information For media enquiries call the CFS Media Line on 08 8115 3531.

GOSSE FIRE, KANGAROO ISLAND

WHAT TO DO:

KEEP UP TO DATE:

Do not rely on a single source for warning information.

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

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