Message ID: 0004414
Time Message Issued: 02:06
Date Message Issued: 04/01/2020
Origin / Name: KERSBROOK
Kersbrook fire
ISSUED FOR KERSBROOK
CFS advises that the Watts Gully Road, Kersbrook fire has an active Bushfire Advice Message in place.
The Bushfire Advice Message area includes Forreston, Cromer, parts of Mount Crawford Forest and surrounding areas.
The fire is currently south of Watts Gully Road and west of Deloraine Road near the Warren Conservation Park and Mount Crawford Forest. The fire has burnt approximately 20 hectares.
The CFS and MFS have 140 firefighters on the ground with 25 firetrucks, four bulk water carriers and two heavy plant machines working to contain the fire.
The public is advised that there maybe smoke in the area and to keep windows and doors closed.
Residents are advised to remain vigilant. Watch out for embers and flareups in and around the fireground. For any concerns or to report a fire, call 000.
Motorists and the public are encouraged to avoid the area to ensure their safety, along with that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area.
This fire is likely to be a prolonged incident and people in the wider area should consider the options within their Bushfire Survival Plan, potentially for several days.
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: Jan 04 2020 03:34
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
