Message ID: 0002476
Time Message Issued: 18:01
Date Message Issued: 07/12/2018
Origin / Name: GOSSE
Update on the fire at Gosse on Kangaroo Island
ISSUED FOR GOSSE
ISSUED FOR MOUNT TAYLOR ROAD, GOSSE, MOUNT STOCKDALE ROAD, SOUTH COAST ROAD AND VIVONNE BAY AREAS
The SA Country Fire Service advises that there is a Watch and Act message still active for this fire. This warning message will be updated at 8pm on the 7th 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.
A wind change is currently impacting the fireground which may increase fire activity in some parts of affected area. Of particular concern is the area around Mount Stockdale and the North West corner. Fire continues to burn in scrub.
The Gosse fire is currently about 1300 hectares in size. Local and mainland CFS, Department of Environment and Water, Forestry SA firefighters and some Farm Fire Units are currently working on the fireground, with aircraft on the Island on standby. The fire is still actively burning at some points, and crews are currently working on the perimeter of the fire.
Motorists are advised not to drive into this area. A large amount of smoke is visible across most of Kangaroo Island.
BUSHFIRE SAFER PLACES
Bushfire Safer Places for Kangaroo Island are Kingscote and Penneshaw.
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
Road Closure restrictions have been modified for the South Coast Road - this road is now open to locals and essential users only.
Harriet Road has been opened but users of these roads should remain alert to fire conditions in the area.
People who chose to relocate from Vivonne Bay, are advised that the area remains under a "Watch and Act" message. People may now re-enter the area and should remain alert and follow the information provided in that message and enact their Bushfire Survival Plan.
Crabbs Road is now open.
Some roads remain closed due to this incident.
Mount Taylor Road remains closed between East West One Highway and South Coast Road.
East West Two Highway is closed between Harriet Road and Mount Taylor Road.
Mount Stockdale Road remains closed between South Coast Road and Mount Taylor Road.
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 20:00
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 20:00
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)
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