Message ID: 0004521
Time Message Issued: 20:21
Date Message Issued: 06/01/2020
Origin / Name: RAVINE
Residents to remain vigilant on Kangaroo island
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 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.
A Bushfire Advice message is currently in place for this fire.
Windier conditions this afternoon caused a number of breakouts across the fire ground:
- A large fire continues to burn at Cape Borda, towards the lighthouse, in inaccessible terrain. This is producing a very large plume of smoke which has has been too thick for our aerial fleet to suppress.
- On the North coast there are number of areas of concern around Snug Cove and Stokes Bay and firefighters have been are responding to multiple flare ups.
- At Andamel, northwest of Vivonne Bay, there has been a number of flare ups producing significant amounts of smoke.
- At Lathami Conservation Park, a controlled burn has been undertaken and there will be smoke visible in the area.
Although
conditions are easing at he moment, this fire continues to be 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. For information on road
closures visit www.traffic.sa.gov.au.
Inside
the fireground 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: Jan 07 2020 10:30
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
