Message ID: 0007139
Time Message Issued: 18:05
Date Message Issued: 27/11/2023
Origin / Name: MOUNT PLEASANT
Mount Pleasant Grass Fire
ISSUED FOR MOUNT PLEASANT
The County Fire Service has been actively monitoring a grass fire near Mount Pleasant in the Barossa Valley, South Australia.
The grass fire which spread through rocky terrain making it difficult for crews to access is currently contained at more than 340 ha. 140 CFS volunteers on 40 trucks, supported by Farm Fire Units as well as 7 aircraft who completed multiple drops to help contain the fire.
Crews will be on scene for the next several hours monitoring the situation.
SA Police are also on scene and road closures have been put in place; a full list of current road closures is available at: traffic.sa.gov.au
Smoke is impacting roads in the area, and visibility may be reduced. Drivers are encouraged to drive to conditions and do not enter the area unless necessary.
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: Nov 27 2023 19:16
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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