Message ID: 0002605
Time Message Issued: 11:14
Date Message Issued: 13/01/2019
Origin / Name: MONTACUTE
BUSHFIRE UPDATE FOR MONTACUTE FIRE
ISSUED FOR MONTACUTE IN THE MOUNT LOFTY RANGES
A scrub fire which started on Montacute Road at Montacute late last night continues to burn. The fire is burning in steep terrain which is making access for fire crews difficult.
Whilst the spread of the fire has been halted, the fire is not contained and there is significant work required, including extinguishing hot spots and strengthening of containment lines.
Fresh CFS crews have arrived on the fire ground and with assistance from DEW fire crews will continue with firefighting operations during the day. With the weather forecast for the following days the fire will continue to pose a risk to public safety.
The Heavy Helitak will be utilised to strengthen control lines this morning by extinguishing hot spots in inaccessible terrain, the public need not be concerned as this does not mean an increase in fire activity.
Those residents that where door knocked last night and choose to leave can now return to their homes but should remain vigilant to changing fire conditions.
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 13 2019 14:00
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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