Message ID: 0004500
Time Message Issued: 11:25
Date Message Issued: 06/01/2020
Origin / Name: RAVINE
Community information for the fires on Kangaroo Island
ISSUED FOR RAVINE
The Ravine fire continues to burn on the Western end of Kangaroo Island, with a fire edge running between the south coast (west of Vivonne Bay) and the north coast (around Stokes Bay). It is also actively burning in remote inaccessible terrain in the Flinders Chase National Park.
Stronger and erratic winds late yesterday afternoon led to an increase in fire activity and smoke along the Eastern side of the fire ground, particularly in and around the areas of:
- Stokes Bay
- Snug Cove
- West of Vivonne Bay
- Parndana Conservation Park
- Flinders Chase National Park
A Bushfire Advice message is currently in place for this fire.
This fire continues to be very active and the community needs to stay alert and watch out for new fires in their area. Call 000 to report new and unattended fires. CFS continues to make every effort to respond to hotspots and flareups in and around the fire ground to support farm fire units who are working hard to protect their communities. For emergencies and to report new or unattended fires please call Triple Zero (000)
The fire has burnt a total of 155,889 ha with a perimeter of over 300 km. CFS, MFS, DEW and fire suppression aircraft continue to work across the fireground suppressing new fires, mopping up and patrolling. Planning has commenced for strategic controlled burns in and around the Lathami Conservation Park and residents will see increased fire and smoke activity in this area today.
Roads outside of the burnt areas have been reopened. Take care in the area, be aware of falling or fallen trees, roaming livestock, wildlife and conditions are smokey. Light rain has fallen across the island and roads may be slippery. For information on road closures visit www.traffic.sa.gov.au.
Inside the fire ground road closures are in place to ensure the safety of emergency service crews and the public. People are asked to respect road closures as a significant risk remains across the fireground.
Residents need to watch out for 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 u-burnt ground in the area and people need to monitor their surrounds for flare ups. Take action to stay safe.
A 24-hour relief centre has been established at the Kingscote Football Club, Centenary Avenue, Kingscote. For further information about a variety of services, ring the Disaster Recovery Hotline 1800 302 787. For emergency assistance for livestock and animals call 1800 255 556.
The CFS would like to thank the community again for their support and working with the CFS to ensure their safety.
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 06 2020 16:00
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)
End of Message
