SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0006458
Time Message Issued: 14:26
Date Message Issued: 14/01/2023

Origin / Name: MONTACUTE

INCIDENT UPDATE - MONTACUTE FIRE

ISSUED FOR Black Hill Conservation Park near MONTACUTE

The CFS, supported by SA Police, SA Metropolitan Fire Service and Dept of Environment and Water are responding to a scrub fire in the Black Hill Conservation Park off of Gorge Road, Montacute.

The fire is burning freely in steep inaccessible terrain within the Black Hill Conservation Park.
There is currently a Warning Message issued for this fire. Refer to the CFS website for the most up to date warning information.

Approximately 59 fire trucks supported by 9 aircraft including fire bombers and observation aircraft are working to contain the fire within the conservation park.

Gorge Road remains closed to the public between the intersections of Kirkevue Rd and Corkscrew road.
Corkscrew road is closed beween Gorge road and Montacute rd,

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 14 2023 15:45

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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Stay informed

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

End of message.

Media information
For media enquiries call the CFS Media Line on 08 8115 3531.

Government of South Australia