Message ID: 0006818
Time Message Issued: 14:26
Date Message Issued: 17/03/2023
Origin / Name: PUKATJA
Pukatja/Ernabella Bushfire
ISSUED FOR PUKATJA
The SA Country Fire service is aware of a large grass fire burning in steep terrain Approximately 6km East of PUKATJA (Ernabella).
The fire is being monitored by CFS and is currently being as its burning in inaccessible terrain in the vicinity of the Umpakanta Homeland. As of midday Friday 17th of March, the current area burnt is approximately 6,300 hectares. The fire and smoke will be visible from the surrounding areas.
The fire is expected to burn over multiple days in various directions. The Ernabella community has sufficient fire breaks around the community to prevent the bushfire from impacting any infrastructure, these breaks are being strengthened by the use of a grader and potential burnout if required, people should remain vigilant to any changes in conditions.
The Ernabella Airstrip is being impacted by smoke at times, pilots should factor in a second landing option if required. Umuwa Airstrip is located 10Nm to the South.
Warnings will be issued for any threatened homelands or roads in the path of the fire.
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: 18/03/2023 13:30
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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