Message ID: 0004617
Time Message Issued: 20:43
Date Message Issued: 09/01/2020
Origin / Name: RAVINE
Incident Update - Emergency Warning Messages Issued for Kangaroo Island
ISSUED FOR RAVINE
There are two Emergency Warning Messages for the Playford Hwy/West End Hwy Ravine fire:
1. Central Kangaroo Island - including the Parndana township
2. Vivonne Bay township near South Coast Road
There is a risk to life and property and it may be too dangerous to drive. These fires are burning out of control, having breached control lines.
The townships of Kingscote and Penneshaw are considered safer areas and those choosing to leave their homes are advised to move towards Bushfire Safer Places at Kingscote or Penneshaw.
Put your Bushfire Survival Plan into action and stay informed.
If you cannot leave, identify where you will seek shelter from the fire. The safest place to take shelter is in a solid structure. Bushfire Last Resort Refuges are open spaces with little or no facilities. It will be hot, smokey and uncomfortable. The space is large enough to provide protection from radiant heat and is preferable to being in your car. Your car is the least safe place to be when the firefront approaches.
Safer Places are the best option. For further information on Safer Places, check the CFS website https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/prepare_for_a_fire/bushfire_safer_places.jsp.
Do not enter the western end of Kangaroo Island as conditions are dangerous and constantly changing.
There is also a Bushfire Advice Message for the Playford Hwy/West End Hwy Ravine fire issued for the western side of Kangaroo Island from the south coast, approximately 12kms west of Vivonne Bay, to the east of Parndana and to the north coast at Stokes Bay.
The fire is traveling in a south easterly direction changing to an easterly direction in the evening.
The Ravine fire remains uncontrolled and unpredictable in nature and difficult for fire crews to control. Terrain will also determine the speed and distance the fire travels. If you are unfamiliar with the local landscape, you are advised to remain at the eastern side of the island.
ROAD CLOSURES:
All roads on the western side of Kangaroo Island are closed. This includes a line from Stokes Bay to Cygnet River along Birchmore Road to the south coast.
ROADS POTENTIALLY IMPACTED:
Include Playford Hwy, East West One Hwy, East West Two Hwy, South Coast Road, Airport Rd, Birchmore Road, Rowland Hill Hwy, Bomb Alley Rd, Ropers Rd, and Bark Hut Rd.
The CFS advises everyone on Kangaroo Island to check and follow their Bushfire Survival Plan.
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 10 2020 00:01
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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