Message ID: 0003012
Time Message Issued: 08:55
Date Message Issued: 13/10/2019
Origin / Name: OVERLAND CORNER
Incident update for Fire at Overland Corner
ISSUED FOR OVERLAND CORNER
The CFS advises people in and around Cobdogla in the Riverland that smoke is visible in the area.
The smoke is from a fire burning in reeds along the Murray River and the smoke will be visible for most of the day.
CFS and DEW Crews are currently in attendance at the fire and are monitoring the fire. The fire does not currently pose any threat to the community.
CFS and DEW crews will continue to work through the day to extinguish this fire.
As a precaution residents in the area who suffer from respiratory or cardiac conditions may wish to consider closing all doors and windows and remaining indoors.
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: 13/10/2019 10:55
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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