Message ID: 0002832
Time Message Issued: 15:35
Date Message Issued: 14/03/2019
Origin / Name: MOUNT TORRENS
Mount Torrens Fire
ISSUED FOR MOUNT TORRENS
The SA Country Fire Service advises that the fire to the west of the Mount Torrens township on Hirthes Road is contained.
CFS crews are in attendance at this fire and smoke may be still visible in the area for some time.
Local fire crews acted swiftly and with support from aerial resources have contained the fire to just 3 hectares.
There are several houses and other buildings within the vicinity of the fire but firefighter intervention has ensure that no damage has occurred to these structures.
This is a timely reminder that due to the underlying dryness fires will still ignite and can very quickly threaten property. Residents in Bushfire prone areas need to remain vigilant and follow their Bushfire Survival Plan.
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: Mar 14 2019 17:15
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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