Message ID: 0004370
Time Message Issued: 17:07
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
An Emergency Warning Message is current for the Ravine fire, in and around the Flinders Chase National Park, on the western end of Kangaroo Island.
The CFS has also issued a Watch and Act Message for an extended area from the West to the Centre of Kangaroo Island near Parndana Conservation Park, Lathami Conservation Park and Seal Bay Conservation Park.
There is a real risk posed by this fire. This fire is burning out of control, having breached the control lines, and is spreading to the East and South.
A wind change is expected within the next few hours, and the community needs to be prepared that the fire may spread further to the North and East of its current location.
This is a dynamic fireground and conditions are continually changing.
CFS, DEW, MFS, KI Plantation Timbers Crews and Farm Fire Units have been active across the fire ground today. Ground crews have been supported by fire bombers throughout the day.
The Ravine fire remains uncontrolled and unpredictable in nature.
This evening's weather forecast includes very strong changing winds. A fire burning under Extreme Fire Danger conditions will be fast moving, unpredictable and difficult for fire crews to control.
If it is safe to leave, and a path is clear, please make your way to a Bushfire Safer Place at Kingscote or Penneshaw (www.cfs.sa.gov.au).
Properties near the fire ground are at most risk of outbreaks during today'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
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 20:00
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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