Message ID: 0004172
Time Message Issued: 14:27
Date Message Issued: 30/12/2019
Origin / Name: RAVINE
The Ravine Des Casoars Wildernes Protection Area Residents and Visitors to remain vigilant
ISSUED FOR RAVINE
A Watch and Act Message is current for the Ravine Fire. This message will be upgraded or escalated using the CFS scaled warning system as needed.
This is a fast moving scrub and grass fire that has now crossed Cape Borda Road and is burning in a Northerly direction towards the coast.
The fire is East of Jump Off Road and West of Snug Cove Road.
The following roads are currently under threat:
Cape Borda Road
Jump Off Road
Shackle Road
Snug Cove Road
Three Creek Lane
Torrens Lane
Investigator Way
Kangaroo Lane
The CFS asks all community members to remain vigilant as the situation is changing rapidly. Put your Bushfire Survival Plan into action.
CFS has not undertaken any evacuations.
Please do not enter the fire affected area, these areas are not safe. Hazards may include extreme radiant heat, reduced visibility due to smoke, fallen trees blocking roads, damaged road signage and emergency service personnel working in the area.
Remember that a vehicle is one of the worst places to seek shelter in a fire.
To make a plan now visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/prepare_for_a_fire/5_minute_bushfire_plan.jsp.
More information on preparing your property are available on the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/resources/fact_sheets.jsp
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: 30/12/2019 18:00
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)
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