SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0006438
Time Message Issued: 10:03
Date Message Issued: 12/01/2023

Origin / Name: MONARTO SOUTH

Monarto South fire

ISSUED FOR MONARTO SOUTH

The SA Country Fire Service has remained on scene throughout the night at a large hay stack fire of approximately 500 bales and will continue to do so for today and into this evening.
The fire is continuing to produce a large amount of smoke over the area, particularly the Old Princes Highway.
The hay stack has been significantly reduced in size but further breaking down and extinguishing of it will continue today.
Community are reminded to drive with care on the Old Princes Highway due to smoke and Emergency Service vehicles working in the area.
There is currently no threat to the community however, as a precaution anyone nearby who suffer from respiratory or cardiac conditions may wish to stay indoors with all doors and windows closed.
For further information refer to the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361.
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: Jan 12 2023 10:00

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: Jan 12 2023 18:00

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:

Do not rely on a single source for warning information.

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

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For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

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