SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0005650
Time Message Issued: 17:21
Date Message Issued: 17/11/2021

Origin / Name: HACKLINS CORNER

Incident Update for grass fire at Hacklins Corner

ISSUED FOR HACKLINS CORNER NEAR SPALDING IN THE STATES MID NORTH

At approximately 3 o'clock this afternoon CFS firefighters were alerted to a grass fire burning in the vicinity of wind turbines at Hacklins Corner, near Spalding in the state's Mid North. Local fire crews were initially supported by firefighting aircraft who completed 4 drops onto the fireground.

30 firefighters on 6 fire trucks and 2 command vehicles currently remain in attendance at this fire and will be on scene for the next few hours mopping up in preparation for the forecasted fire weather expected across the Mid North district tomorrow (18/11/2021).

Local crews were also supported by more than 10 farm fire units. The CFS would like to thank them for their quick response, support and attendance at this fire.

For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Nov 17 2021 19:30

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:

Do not rely on a single source for warning information.

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

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