Message ID: 0006596
Time Message Issued: 15:16
Date Message Issued: 16/02/2023
Origin / Name: PORT LINCOLN
STAMFORD DRIVE
ISSUED FOR PORT LINCOLN
There is a grass fire at Stamford Drive near Port Lincoln in Lower Eyre Peninsula, South Australia.
Approximately 84 CFS fire fighters in 26 trucks are currently working on the fire.
They are supported by 8 aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft. Operations are also being supported by Police, MFS, Ambulance, Council, farm fire units and NPWS.
This fire may be causing a lot of smoke in the area, and members of the community are urged to take care, smoke may be hazardous and urged to stay in doors and closed windows.
ROAD CLOSURES :
Roads have been closed due to this incident.
New West Road
Western Approach Road
Pine Freezer Road
Proper Bay Road
Barley Road
Yandra Terrace
It is expected that these road closures will be in place for some time.
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: Feb 16 2023 16:49
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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