Message ID: 0006979
Time Message Issued: 14:18
Date Message Issued: 03/10/2023
Origin / Name: PIKE RIVER
Incident Update - Pike River Almond Pile Fire
ISSUED FOR PIKE RIVER
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) advises people in and around the area of Pike River near Berri in the Riverland, that CFS resources continue to work with the landholder to extinguish two large piles of almond product that have been slowly burning over the last two days.
Approximately 15 CFS firefighters and 8 trucks supported by the landholder with heavy machinery, have brought the fire under control and are now working to extinguish the fire. It is expected that crews will remain on scene for the next 24 hours.
The cause of the fire is believed to have been as a result of spontaneous combustion, driven by high winds in the area over the last two days.
It is expected that these piles of almond product will continue to burn for a number of days and may produce some smoke and visible flames during this time. This fire currently poses no threat to the community, and CFS resources supported by the landholder will continue to monitor the scene for several days to ensure it does not pose a risk to the community.
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: 04/10/2023 16:00
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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