Message ID: 0004823
Time Message Issued: 14:30
Date Message Issued: 01/02/2020
Origin / Name: RAVINE
RAVINE FIRE UPDATE
ISSUED FOR RAVINE
On the 20th December 2019 several lightning strikes impacted the Western end of Kangaroo Island, the Ravine Fire travelled in a Northerly direction towards the Playford Hwy.
On Friday 31st January 2020 the SA Country Fire Service declared the Kangaroo Island Fire Complex as controlled after it has burnt approximately 48% of the island, 210606 hectares. This doesn't mean the fire has been completely extinguished as there are still areas within the burnt ground that have shown fire actively and have caused concern for the local community.
Overnight Kangaroo Island has had significant rainfall; this has created further challenges for firefighters working on the fire ground. On Friday afternoon firefighters left the fire ground due to safety issues, as the ground became flooded and unsafe to work on.
This morning fire crews from SA Country Fire Service, SA Metropolitan Fire Service and National Parks are once again actively patrolling the fire ground, they continue to mop up and look for hot spots.
The SA Country Fire Service is encouraging landholders to actively patrol their properties, if community members see smoke and need assistance they are asking them to call the Incident Management Team on 8553 4446.
Firefighters are using Thermal Imaging Equipment to identify where fire continues to burn under the ground, several areas across the fire ground are been identified for ongoing attendance by fire fighters. Hot spots can create further risks as they may flare up over the next few weeks.
Fire crews continue to work in collaboration with all agencies from Kangaroo Island and personnel from the mainland, this will continue until the fire is declared to be safe.
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: Feb 02 2020 16:30
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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