Message ID: 0007214
Time Message Issued: 08:09
Date Message Issued: 14/12/2023
Origin / Name: MOUNT BENSON
Scrub fire in Mount Benson in the states South East
ISSUED FOR MOUNT BENSON
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is responding to a scrub fire near Robe in the State's South East.
There are currently 10 CFS trucks attending the fire with 50 volunteers supported by 5 Farm Fire Units. The fire is now contained however, a significant number of trees remain alight presenting a significant hazard. The fire has burned approximately 25 hectares of scrub.
The fire was started by a lightning strike at approximately 7:00 pm on Tuesday 12 December.
This fire may be causing smoke in the area, and members of the community are urged to take care, particularly if driving.
South Australia has experienced a significant number of dry lightning strikes, and the CFS urges anyone who sees an unattended fire to please call 000.
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: Dec 15 2023 12:00
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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