Message ID: 0004453
Time Message Issued: 16:12
Date Message Issued: 04/01/2020
Origin / Name: RAVINE
Incident Update Ravine Fire
ISSUED FOR THE RAVINE FIRE ON THE WESTERN END KANGAROO ISLAND
The Ravine fire continues to burn on the western end of Kangaroo Island, with an active fire edge running between the south (west of Vivonne Bay) and north coast (around Stokes Bay). It is also actively burning in remote inaccessible terrain in Flinders Chase National Park.
A Bushfire Watch and Act Message warning message is in place for this fire. The conditions on the fireground have eased, however there is still a threat to public safety.
On Friday January 3rd the fire grew rapidly across Kangaroo Island fueled by very hot windy weather and a vigorous wind change. It has now burnt a total of 155,889 ha with a perimeter of over 300 km. CFS, MFS, DEW and fire suppression aircraft have been working extensively and will continue to work across the fireground over the coming days.
Extensive road closures are in place to allow crews to move across the fireground and to ensure safety of the public. People are asked to avoid these areas as a significant threat remains across the fireground. Animals and wildlife injured by the fires will be moving around these areas and caution should be taken. Light rain has fallen across the island and roads may be slippery. For information on road closures visit www.traffic.sa.gov.au.
Residents need to be aware of hazards on the fireground when returning to their properties. Watch out for falling trees, burning trees and underground roots, damaged or blocked roads, fallen power lines, smoke, ash and possible asbestos contamination. There are large patches of unburnt ground in the area and people need to monitor their surrounds for flare ups and take action to stay safe.
A 24-hour relief centre has been established at the Kingscote Football Club, Centenary Avenue, Kingscote. For further information and to access a variety of services, ring the Disaster Recovery Hotline 1800 302 787. For emergency assistance for livestock and animals call 1800 255 556.
It is important for the community to stay alert, monitor conditions and be ready to put your Bushfire Survival Plan into action. Make sure you consider the safety of vulnerable people and the preparedness of properties and livestock.
For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
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: 04/01/2020 22:00
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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