SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0006786
Time Message Issued: 17:40
Date Message Issued: 14/03/2023

Origin / Name: STREAKY BAY

Grassfire near Flinders Highway on the Eyre Peninsula

ISSUED FOR STREAKY BAY

CFS volunteers are responding to a Grassfire on the Flinders Highway near Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula.

A warning message has been issued for this fire and the Flinders Highway has been closed due to poor visiblity from smoke.

Approximately 20 CFS volunteer firefighters and Farm Fire Fighting units are actively working to extinguish the fire.

For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: 14/03/2023 20:30

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:

Do not rely on a single source for warning information.

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

End of Message

Stay informed

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

End of message.

Media information
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