Message ID: 0004509
Time Message Issued: 17:37
Date Message Issued: 06/01/2020
Origin / Name: RAVINE
Fire activity increasing on Kangaroo Island
ISSUED FOR RAVINE FIRE, WESTERN END KANGAROO ISLAND
Fire activity increasing on Kangaroo Island
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.
Windier conditions this afternoon has caused a number of breakouts across the fire ground. Residents need to put their Bushfire Survival Plan in place and take action to stay safe.
There is a large fire on Cape Borda burning toward the lighthouse in inaccessible terrain producing a very large plume of smoke, too thick for aerial response.
On the North coast there are number of areas of concern around Snug Cove and Stokes Bay and fire fighters are responding to multiple flare ups.
At Andamel, northwest of Vivonne Bay, there are a number of hotspots flaring and producing significant amounts of smoke
At Lathami Conservation Park, a controlled burn is in progress and will produce a lot of smoke into the evening. Crews are in attendance managing this burn.
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. For emergencies and to report new or unattended fires 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 continue to work across the fireground suppressing new fires, mopping up and patrolling.
Roads outside of the burnt areas have been reopened. Take care in the area, there may be 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 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. 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.
Stay alert, monitor conditions and 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.
This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: 06/01/2020 19:37
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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