Message ID: 0003489
Time Message Issued: 12:04
Date Message Issued: 09/12/2019
Origin / Name: NEWLAND
NEWLAND FIRE UPDATE
ISSUED FOR NEWLAND
Country Fire Service crews remain in attendance at a fire at Harriet Road, East West One Highway and East West Two Highway, Newland on Kangaroo Island.
The fire has been contained, and a reduced threat message has been issued.
Over several hours on Sunday afternoon, the fire burnt through 160 hectares of scrub and grass, and threatened several structures. At the height of the blaze, an emergency warning message was issued, with 13 appliances from the CFS and Department for Environment and Water, supported by farm fire units and 6 water bombing aircraft, tackling the blaze.
All roads have now been reopened to the public. Fire Investigators from CFS and SA Police are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
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: 09/12/2019 14:04
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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