Message ID: 0003354
Time Message Issued: 12:51
Date Message Issued: 21/11/2019
Origin / Name: SUNLANDS
Structure Fire in Sunlands near Waikerie in the Riverland
ISSUED FOR SUNLANDS
SA CFS advises that this structure fire is now contained however is still producing small amounts of smoke across the local area.
Multiple crews attended the fire yesterday during the extreme heat and utilised thermal imaging cameras to identify hot spots. Crews also had to manage the impact of the fire on a store of farming chemicals within the shed. This work is continuing today in consultation with the EPA and landholder.
Atmospheric monitoring is continuing today, to ensure community safety.
CFS and the EPA are working with the landholder to normalise the site as quickly as possible.
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: 21/11/2019 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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