Message ID: 0004393
Time Message Issued: 21:59
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 OF KANGAROO ISLAND
An Emergency Warning Message is current for the Ravine fire on Kangaroo Island.
The CFS has also issued a Watch and Act Message for an extended area across the eastern half of Kangaroo Island from Parndana through to Kingscote airport and township, American River and Penneshaw.
Townships of Kingscote and Penneshaw are considered areas of safety and those choosing to leave their homes are requested to move towards either Kingscote or Penneshaw.
There is a real risk posed by this fire. This fire is burning out of control, having breached the control lines.
It is important for the community to stay alert and monitor conditions.
This is a dynamic fireground and conditions are continually changing.
The Ravine fire remains uncontrolled and unpredictable in nature 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).
A relief centre has been established at Kingscote from 09:00am today (3rd January, 2020) at the Kingscote Football Club, Centenary Avenue, Kingscote.
For information on road closures visit www.traffic.sa.gov.au.
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 04 2020 09:00
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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