Message ID: 0004875
Time Message Issued: 17:54
Date Message Issued: 07/09/2020
Origin / Name: PIKE RIVER
Almond Husk Fire in the Riverland
ISSUED FOR PIKE RIVER
SA Country Fire Service (CFS) advises that we are currently in attendance at a almond husk fire at PIKE RIVER in the Riverland. This fire is contained to the premises in large mounds approx 10,000 tonnes of almond waste.
This fire began at approximately 08:00 yesterday and is currently smoldering in the mounds and producing large amounts of smoke to drift across the area. CFS and MFS crews were called to the scene yesterday and have remained there today continuing to assist the land holder with extinguishing the fire. At this time the cause of the fire is undetermined and investigations will continue.
CFS and MFS crews will likely be in attendance for at least the next 24 hours to assist in the management of the ongoing slow smoldering fire. This fire is likely to burn for multiple days and CFS will work in with the land holder to ensure it is made safe.
A large column of smoke is drifting in a southerly direction towards Loxton impacting on air quality and visibility in the area. Residents are advised if they are impacted by smoke they should close external doors and windows. Road users should proceed with caution where smoke is impacting on visibility while driving.
The forecast wind change may see the smoke column shift from a southerly direction to the east during the morning then to the north in the evening. Please monitor local conditions.
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: 08/09/2020 12:00
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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