SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0004989
Time Message Issued: 22:42
Date Message Issued: 15/11/2020

Origin / Name: KINGSTON ON MURRAY

Smoke in Kingston On Murray area

ISSUED FOR KINGSTON ON MURRAY

The CFS is currently attending to multiple piles of burning grape material.

The fire is contained to the piles, but is creating large amounts of smoke in the area.

This fire will continue to smoulder for some time, but does not pose a threat to the community.

Crews will continue to be on scene for some time to monitor the fire and ensure that the fire does not pose a threat to the community.

Residents can expect smoke to be present in the local area as these piles burn out.

Residents with respiratory issues should close doors and windows, and stay indoors while smoke remains in the area.

If you see a fire, please phone triple zero (000) and activate your Bushfire Survival Plan.

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: 16/11/2020 00:42

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)

End of Message

Stay informed

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

End of message.

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