Message ID: 0004184
Time Message Issued: 15:56
Date Message Issued: 30/12/2019
Origin / Name: KEILIRA
Incident Update for Robertson Road, Keilira Fire
ISSUED FOR KEILIRA
A Watch and Act message is current for the Robertson Rd, Keilira Fire.
This uncontrolled fire is burning in scrub and grass and has so far burnt around 15,000 hectares.
Crews and aircraft are actively working on this fire, which is thought to have been started by dry lightning strikes in the area.
The wind change that was forecast is now impacting the direction of the fire. It is now moving in north easterly direction past Woolumbool Road and Ballater Road, heading towards the Riddoch Highway.
Local road closures are in place. Rowney Road, that runs from Riddoch highway to Kingston has been closed. SAPOL are in attendance in the fire area.
This fire is creating a lot of smoke, with reports of smoke and ash on the outskirts of Naracoorte, With the change in wind direction the smoke is likely to also blow towards Padthaway. This smoke may cause low visibility, and motorists in the affected areas are asked to take care. Anyone who suffers from respiratory conditions should close doors and windows, and remain inside.
Residents in the area need to be aware that if infrastructure has been damaged then communications, power and water supply may be interrupted .
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 30 2019 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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