Message ID: 0002410
Time Message Issued: 10:15
Date Message Issued: 06/12/2018
Origin / Name: LONG PLAINS
ISSUED FOR LONG PLAINS
ISSUED FOR LONG PLAINS
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) advises people in and around the Long Plains area of the Adelaide Plains that a large amount of smoke is visible to the wider area.
The cause of the smoke is due to a hay shed fire that has been burning since the early hours of Wednesday morning (5/12/18). This fire is currently contained and a smoke advice has been issued due to expire at 1300hrs Thursday 6/12/18. The hay has burnt down to approximately 2 metres in height and is expected to continue to burn for the next 24 hours.
There are crews on scene and they will remain there until the fire is declared safe. The fire is not expected to escape from the shed and pose any threat to community.
As a precaution residents in the area who suffer from respiratory or cardiac conditions may wish to consider closing all doors and windows and remaining indoors.
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: 07/12/2018 10:00
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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