SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

MOUNT BENSON

Baxter Hill Road, Mount Benson

Issued for MOUNT BENSON near Robe in the South East of South Australia.

The CFS is continuing to work on a bushfire in Mount Benson near Robe in the Lower South East of South Australia.The fire is now contained and no further spread is expected.

Approximately 28 CFS volunteer firefighters on 9 CFS trucks are currently working on the fireground, supported by Farm Fire Units (FFUs) and heavy machinery (one dozer and two modified forestry skidders). Firebombing aircraft, including one blackhawk helicopter and one observation helicopter are assisting ground crews to secure the perimeter of the fire.

CFS volunteers will continue to work on and patrol the fireground for the rest of the day and overnight. Forestry Crews will be attending the site tomorrow to continue to monitor during the day.

Smoke may be impacting roads in the area, and visibility may be reduced. To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Dec 24 2023 21:00

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For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

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