Message ID: 0004327
Time Message Issued: 10:37
Date Message Issued: 03/01/2020
Origin / Name: RAVINE
Extreme Fire Danger Friday 3rd January 2020
ISSUED FOR THE RAVINE FIRE, ON THE WESTERN END KANGAROO ISLAND
A Bushfire Watch and Act Message and a Bushfire Advice Message is current for the Ravine fire in the Ravine Des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area, part of the Flinders Chase National Park, on the western end of Kangaroo Island
The CFS would like to advise the community that there is a real risk, the Ravine fire has jumped the control lines and is spreading to the West and South.
CFS, DEW, MFS and Farm Fire Units have been active across the fire ground today and another deployment of CFS crews and appliances are currently on route to Kangaroo Island at the moment. Ground crews may be supported by the water bombing aircraft as needed during the day.
The Ravine fire remains uncontrolled and has now burnt over 10,000 hectares. Strategic back burning has been undertaken in an effort to contain the fire in preparation for today's worsening fire conditions.
Today'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 most at risk from outbreaks during today's Extreme Fire Danger weather.
Prepare now to leave early.
A relief centre has been established at Kingscote from 09:00am today (3rd of Jan 2020) at the Kingscote Football Club Centenary Avenue Kingscote.
Extensive road closures are in place on the western end of Kangaroo Island. For further 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 17:00
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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