Message ID: 0005191
Time Message Issued: 10:28
Date Message Issued: 27/12/2020
Origin / Name: REDHILL
Augusta Highway, Redhill
ISSUED FOR REDHILL
CFS crews are currently responding to a grass fire in Redhill that ignited at approximately 9.25am this morning.
The fire is in the vicinity of the Augusta Highway with six aircraft and eight trucks currently responding to the incident.
The fire has jumped the Highway and approached the railway line resulting in the road being blocked for local traffic.
The Augusta Highway is currently closed between Redhill and Snowtown.
CFS crews remain on scene.
Smoke will be visible in the Augusta Highway area. The community is advised to close all doors and windows and stay indoors if the smoke is causing you concern. Be careful when driving as smoke may reduce visibility.
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: Dec 27 2020 12:10
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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