Message ID: 0006627
Time Message Issued: 07:06
Date Message Issued: 17/02/2023
Origin / Name: PORT LINCOLN
PORT LINCOLN FIRE
ISSUED FOR PORT LINCOLN
The CFS, in partnership with MFS and National Parks and Wildlife Service, are continuing to work on extinguishing a fire burning at Stamford Drive and the waste management facility in Port Lincoln on South Australia's Lower Eyre Peninsula.
Crews are being supported by SA Police, SA Ambulance, local council, and aircraft as required.
Firefighters will be working throughout the day to extinguish the fire which has burnt approximately 143 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 6 structures, both industrial and residential have been impacted, however, several properties were saved due to the diligent and timely response by all emergency service personnel.
Currently thick and potentially hazardous smoke is drifting across the area and the community are urged to limit movement. If at home keep all windows and doors closed.
The CFS and MFS are deploying crews from across the state to assist on the fireground and Incident Management Team.
Milder weather conditions forecasted for the next few days is expected to assist crews in extinguishing the fire. The waste management facility is expected to burn for several days.
Proper Bay and Western Approach roads have been reopened with restricted speed conditions. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area if possible as emergency services personnel are continuing work on extinguishing hot spots and the waste management facility.
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 18 2023 09:00
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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