Message ID: 0002510
Time Message Issued: 13:20
Date Message Issued: 09/12/2018
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 ON KANGAROO ISLAND
The SA Country Fire Service advises that there is a Bushfire Advice message active for this fire. This Bushfire Advice message will be updated at 6pm on Sunday 9th of December or as the situation changes. It has been issued for people in MOUNT TAYLOR ROAD, GOSSE, MOUNT STOCKDALE ROAD and SOUTH COAST ROAD area.
In relation to the fire activity, the actual size of the fire has not increased. Our main concern is around the North West corner of the fire ground. Locals near the fire ground may notice an increase in smoke today from within the fire ground as humidity decreases and the temperature and wind increases. If anyone sees fire or smoke outside of the fire ground please phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.
The Gosse fire is still about 1300 hectares in size. Local and mainland CFS, Department of Environment and Water, Industry firefighters and some Farm Fire Units remain on the fire-ground, with aircraft on the Island today, to support fire fighters if required.
Motorists are advised that the roads immediately around the fire are still closed but the South Coast Road has been re-opened to all traffic. For those wishing to use an alternate route to drive across the Island, the Playford Highway is open and situated well away from current fire activity.
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 09 2018 18:30
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
