Message ID: 0006854
Time Message Issued: 13:46
Date Message Issued: 25/03/2023
Origin / Name: MACCLESFIELD
Bushfire Incident Update
ISSUED FOR MACCLESFIELD
A bushfire that started near Macclesfield in the Mount Lofty Ranges, approximately 10 km south of Mt Barker has now been contained.
The fire spread quickly into grass and scrub despite mild temparatures and gusty wind conditions, but due to the quick response from multiple aircraft and 8 CFS trucks, the fire was soon under control.
Crews are now working on extinguishing any hotspots that may be continuing to burn within the fire edge.
The fire cause is currently being investigated.
For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Mar 25 2023 15:20
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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