Message ID: 0005343
Time Message Issued: 18:47
Date Message Issued: 24/01/2021
Origin / Name: TILLEY SWAMP
Update on fire near Tilley Swamp
ISSUED FOR TILLEY SWAMP
The CFS is attending a scrub and grass fire which has impacted into the Tilley Swamp Conservation Park and has burnt approximately 800ha, the fire is approximately 40km north of Kingston SE, in the State's Upper South East.
The CFS, supported by National Parks and Wildlife service and farm firefighting units, have 80 firefighters, 20 trucks, 2 heavy plant and approximately 10 farm fire units on scene. They are being assisted by 6 aircraft. Heavy plant is being used to construct containment lines within the conservation park. The fire is burning within the boundaries of the Tilley Swamp Conservation Park. Fire fighters will remain on scene throughout the night and through tomorrow.
The Princes Highway is closed to traffic, please avoid traveling through the area. Smoke will be visible from the fire area for several days.
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: 25/01/2021 08:00
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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