Message ID: 0004310
Time Message Issued: 21:21
Date Message Issued: 02/01/2020
Origin / Name: RAVINE
Extreme Fire Danger Friday 3rd January 2020
ISSUED FOR RAVINE FIRE, WESTERN END KANGAROO ISLAND
A Bushfire Watch and Act Message is current for the Ravine fire on the western end of Kangaroo Island
IMPORTANT: CFS would like to advise the community that there is a real risk that the Ravine fire will break out, jump control lines and spread rapidly tomorrow Friday 3rd January 2020.
The Ravine fire remains uncontrolled and has now burnt 9996 hectares with a 56 km perimeter. Strategic back burning has been undertaken using aerial ignition in an effort to contain the fire in preparation for tomorrow's worsening fire conditions.
A total of 99 firefighters from across the CFS, DEW, MFS and Farm Fire Units, with 13 fire trucks, 3 bulk water carriers and 12 heavy machinery have been active across the fire ground today strengthening control lines, supported by the waterbombers and helitanks.
Friday's weather forecast includes very strong winds and dry, hot weather across the fireground. A fire burning under Extreme fire danger conditions will be fast moving, unpredictable and difficult for fire crews to control.
Properties near the fire ground are at most risk of outbreaks during Friday's Extreme Fire Danger weather. This includes the following localities:
De Mole River
Western River Wilderness Area
Duncan
Glencraig
Playford Highway
Edwards Lagoon
Burgess Lagoon
Birdville Track
Breakneck River
Rocky River
Hillview
Waymar Creeks
Grainger Lagoon
Aquaculture Ponds
Kangaroo Lagoon
Mount Taylor Conservation Park
Kelly Hill Conservation Park
Cape Bouguer Wilderness Area
Flinders Chase National Park
West Melrose Track
East Melrose Track
Westend Highway
Sand Dune Track
Sanctuary Track
West Bay Road
Cape Du Couedic Road
Karatta
Walsh Track
Gosse Ritchie Road
Aroona Boundary Track
Any other settlements, roads, tracks and properties within or near these areas are also at risk in the event of an outbreak
Prepare now to leave early. Extensive road closures are in place on the western end of Kangaroo Island. For updates on road closures visit www.traffic.sa.gov.au
To ensure community safety, Flinders Chase National Park has been closed until further notice, see https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/know-before-you-go/closures-and-alerts.
Put your Bushfire Survival Plan into action. Make sure you consider the safety of vulnerable people, the preparedness of properties and the location of livestock.
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: Jan 03 2020 10:00
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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