Message ID: 0006625
Time Message Issued: 20:26
Date Message Issued: 16/02/2023
Origin / Name: PORT LINCOLN
ISSUED FOR PORT LINCOLN
ISSUED FOR PORT LINCOLN
The CFS, in partnership with MFS, continue to respond to a scrub fire burning at Stamford Drive in Port Lincoln on South Australia's Lower Eyre Peninsula.
Crews are being supported by eight aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft, SA Police, MFS, SA Ambulance, SES, local council, farm fire units and National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Firefighters have worked tirelessly throughout the day to contain the fire to approximately 113 hectares. The fire started in scrublands south of Port Lincoln and has burned towards Proper Bay, which has impacted on structures and the local waste management facility.
It is estimated that both industrial and residential properties have been impacted, however, several properties were saved due to the diligent and timely response by all emergency service personnel.
Currently, significant amount of thick, potentially hazardous smoke is drifting across the area and the community are urged to stay inside, limit movement around the area and close all windows and doors. It's likely this smoke will continue to impact a wider area of the Lower Eyre Peninsula overnight with staff and volunteer teams expected to continue to monitor conditions as well as mop up hotspots onsite.
The CFS is deploying crews from across the state to assist with relieving crews on the fire ground overnight and into the coming days. Several CFS and MFS personnel are also being deployed to Port Lincoln to support the Incident Management Teams.
Milder weather conditions forecast for the next 24 hours are expected to assist crews in containing the fire, which is expected to burn for several days.
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: 17/02/2023 07:00
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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