Message ID: 0004227
Time Message Issued: 01:47
Date Message Issued: 31/12/2019
Origin / Name: KEILIRA
Incident Update
ISSUED FOR KEILIRA
A Watch and Act Message is current for the Robertson Rd, Keilira fire, which continues to burn in areas of scrub within the fire perimeter. Crews will continue to extinguish this fire overnight and for the next few days, using heavy machinery to create clear breaks outside of the fireground.
This fire has so far burnt approximately 24,750 hectares, with a total fire perimeter of 76.24km.
Rapid damage assessment teams will be on the fire ground to assess items damaged during daylight hours.
There is still significant smoke in the area which may limit visibility across the Riddoch Highway and surrounding areas for the next few days.
Local road closures are in place, details can be found at https://www.traffic.sa.gov.au/ .
Burnt trees within the fireground can pose a hazard to the public and to fire crews. Do not enter the fireground until road side trees have been assessed. Please also be aware of emergency vehicles operating on and near the area.
If you notice an unattended fire please call Triple-Zero (000) to report it.
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 31 2019 09:00
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
