Message ID: 0003400
Time Message Issued: 16:38
Date Message Issued: 25/11/2019
Origin / Name: POLTALLOCH
INCIDENT UPDATE - POLTALLOCH GRASS FIRE
ISSUED FOR POLTALLOCH
The Country Fire Service (CFS) advises that the Poltalloch fire continues to burn, however no people or property are currently under threat.
Crews are undertaking suppression activities, supported by multiple farm firefighting units.
CFS crews, fire bombing aircraft and farm firefighting units were able to protect multiple houses and a piggery that were under threat prior to the conditions changing.
The fire is still burning, and the CFS has an 'Advice' message in place near Meningie in the state's Upper South East.
Lake Albert Road and Princes Highway north of Meningie are open to motorists, however visibility may be reduced due to smoke in the area.
This fire may continue to produce smoke for some time as heavier timbers, scrub and hay bales have been burnt. CFS crews and fire bombing aircraft will be on scene for some time continuing to mop up the fireground.
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: Nov 25 2019 18:30
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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