Incident Update

Message ID: 0004683
Time Message Issued: 13:02
Date Message Issued: 13/01/2020

Origin / Name: RAVINE

Update for Kangaroo Island

ISSUED FOR RAVINE, KANGAROO ISLAND

The CFS advises the public that all previous and active fires on Kangaroo Island - including Duncan and Menzies - are referred to as the Ravine fire. Please note that any messages that are labelled as the Ravine fire contain information about fire across the entire island.

The eastern edge of the fire is stable, however there are several hot spots with potential for outbreak today in the following areas:

Stokes Bay
Cygnet River
Vivonne Bay
Seal Bay
Seddon
Birchmore

There are currently two Bushfire Advice Messages in place.

The Bushfire Advice Message on the central part of the island includes Emu Bay, Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park and Vivonne Bay.

The Bushfire Advice Message on the western side of the island includes Flinders Chase National Park, Ravine de Casoars Wilderness Area and Parndana. This side of the island has already been impacted by the fires, however there are patches that remain unburnt as well as hotspots in places such as creek beds, gullies and in the roots and stumps of burnt trees.

Throughout the area, there are patches of uncontrolled fire and there is a large risk of falling trees within the fireground. Residents inside the fireground also need to be alert of hotspots and re-ignitions. Be aware that there will be numerous roots and stumps smouldering which may still cause fire outbreaks for many days or even weeks to come.

The public should also be aware of smoke in the area which may reduce visibility on the roads and cause concern for those with respiratory conditions.

This afternoon, winds are predicted to turn south to south westerly, before turning south to south easterly during the evening.

There are crews from CFS, MFS, Farm Fire Units and the Department of Environment and Water (DEW), which are actively working to contain fire activity. Pre-emptive work by Australian Army crews are continuing to support firefighting strategies and assist the SES and Salvation Army in the organisation of the base camp.

If the fire intensity increases, the level of warning messages will be upgraded to assist everyone on the island to understand their risk and enact their Bushfire Survival Plan.

Unburnt pockets of vegetation within the fire perimeter may still catch fire and have the potential to impact on property and other assets. There are a large number of triple zero calls regarding the Kangaroo Island fire. Please consider what the fire is doing and the threat to life and property prior to dialling triple zero. We are utilising multiple aircraft and ground observers to prioritise areas of the fire that require the attention of the fire services. If you see unattended fire, please call triple zero (000).

The identified Bushfire Safer Places for the Island are the townships of Kingscote and Penneshaw. Bushfire Last Resort Refuges are open spaces with little or no facilities. It will be hot, smoky and uncomfortable. There may be ash and smoke in the air. These spaces are the last resort when your plan has failed and you cannot get to a Safer Place. For more information, visit https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/prepare_for_a_fire/bushfire_safer_places.jsp.

Road access is being continually reviewed and roads may close at short notice. A large amount of roadside markers and signage has been damaged, adding an extra risk to road travel. Refer to www.traffic.sa.gov.au for the latest road closure information.

A Recovery Centre has been established at the Kingscote Football Club, Centenary Ave, Kingscote, and is open 7am to 7pm every day. For more information on Relief and Recovery, visit
https://dhs.sa.gov.au/services/disaster-recovery/kangaroo-island-fire-recovery or phone the Recovery Hotline on 1800 302 787.

SA Water advises everyone on the island to continue conserving water for essential needs only until the entire local water network is back online.

Primary Industries SA (PIRSA) are assessing agricultural losses on the island. Animal owners needing urgent assistance and information can phone 1800 255 556 or visit https://pir.sa.gov.au/emergency_management/bushfires.

Koalas and other wildlife affected by this bushfire must be managed locally and not removed from Kangaroo Island. SA Veterinarian Emergency Management has been activated to manage the wildlife rescue effort. If you find injured wildlife please call 0477 055 233 or email info@savem.org.au.

Blaze Aid are in the early stages of establishing a camp on Kangaroo Island to assist with rebuilding. If you wish to register for assistance or to volunteer, details can be found at https://blazeaid.com.au/kangaroo-island-sa-2019.

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 14 2020 11:00

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

Incident Update
Message ID: 0004683 Time Message Issued: 13:02 Date Message Issued: 13/01/2020 Origin / Name: RAVINE Update for Kangaroo Island ISSUED FOR RAVINE, KANGAROO ISLAND The CFS advises the public that all previous and active fires on Kangaroo Island - including Duncan and Menzies - are referred to as the Ravine fire. Please note that any messages that are labelled as the Ravine fire contain information about fire across the entire island. The eastern edge of the fire is stable, however there are several hot spots with potential for outbreak today in the following areas: Stokes Bay Cygnet River Vivonne Bay Seal Bay Seddon Birchmore There are currently two Bushfire Advice Messages in place. The Bushfire Advice Message on the central part of the island includes Emu Bay, Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park and Vivonne Bay. The Bushfire Advice Message on the western side of the island includes Flinders Chase National Park, Ravine de Casoars Wilderness Area and Parndana. This side of the island has already been impacted by the fires, however there are patches that remain unburnt as well as hotspots in places such as creek beds, gullies and in the roots and stumps of burnt trees. Throughout the area, there are patches of uncontrolled fire and there is a large risk of falling trees within the fireground. Residents inside the fireground also need to be alert of hotspots and re-ignitions. Be aware that there will be numerous roots and stumps smouldering which may still cause fire outbreaks for many days or even weeks to come. The public should also be aware of smoke in the area which may reduce visibility on the roads and cause concern for those with respiratory conditions. This afternoon, winds are predicted to turn south to south westerly, before turning south to south easterly during the evening. There are crews from CFS, MFS, Farm Fire Units and the Department of Environment and Water (DEW), which are actively working to contain fire activity. Pre-emptive work by Australian Army crews are continuing to support firefighting strategies and assist the SES and Salvation Army in the organisation of the base camp. If the fire intensity increases, the level of warning messages will be upgraded to assist everyone on the island to understand their risk and enact their Bushfire Survival Plan. Unburnt pockets of vegetation within the fire perimeter may still catch fire and have the potential to impact on property and other assets. There are a large number of triple zero calls regarding the Kangaroo Island fire. Please consider what the fire is doing and the threat to life and property prior to dialling triple zero. We are utilising multiple aircraft and ground observers to prioritise areas of the fire that require the attention of the fire services. If you see unattended fire, please call triple zero (000). The identified Bushfire Safer Places for the Island are the townships of Kingscote and Penneshaw. Bushfire Last Resort Refuges are open spaces with little or no facilities. It will be hot, smoky and uncomfortable. There may be ash and smoke in the air. These spaces are the last resort when your plan has failed and you cannot get to a Safer Place. For more information, visit https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/prepare_for_a_fire/bushfire_safer_places.jsp. Road access is being continually reviewed and roads may close at short notice. A large amount of roadside markers and signage has been damaged, adding an extra risk to road travel. Refer to www.traffic.sa.gov.au for the latest road closure information. A Recovery Centre has been established at the Kingscote Football Club, Centenary Ave, Kingscote, and is open 7am to 7pm every day. For more information on Relief and Recovery, visit https://dhs.sa.gov.au/services/disaster-recovery/kangaroo-island-fire-recovery or phone the Recovery Hotline on 1800 302 787. SA Water advises everyone on the island to continue conserving water for essential needs only until the entire local water network is back online. Primary Industries SA (PIRSA) are assessing agricultural losses on the island. Animal owners needing urgent assistance and information can phone 1800 255 556 or visit https://pir.sa.gov.au/emergency_management/bushfires. Koalas and other wildlife affected by this bushfire must be managed locally and not removed from Kangaroo Island. SA Veterinarian Emergency Management has been activated to manage the wildlife rescue effort. If you find injured wildlife please call 0477 055 233 or email info@savem.org.au. Blaze Aid are in the early stages of establishing a camp on Kangaroo Island to assist with rebuilding. If you wish to register for assistance or to volunteer, details can be found at https://blazeaid.com.au/kangaroo-island-sa-2019. 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 14 2020 11:00 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
Stay informed CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au 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 then ask for 1800 362 361 CFS on Facebook or X Alert SA Mobile App On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners For emergencies call Triple Zero (000). End of message.
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Update for Kangaroo Island

WHAT TO DO:

KEEP UP TO DATE:

Do not rely on a single source for warning information.

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

Stay informed