SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0005371
Time Message Issued: 11:15
Date Message Issued: 25/01/2021

Origin / Name: TILLEY SWAMP

Grass and Scrub Fire at Tilley Swamp on the Princes Hwy in the Lower South East of South Australia

ISSUED FOR TILLEY SWAMP, Petherick Road and Princes Hwy

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is currently attending a fire which has impacted parts of the Coorong and Tilley Swamp Conservation Parks. The fire has burnt around 400 hectares of grazing land and 250 hectares in the conservation parks. The fire cause has been determined as accidental.

CFS, National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) supported by farm fire units and heavy machinery have managed to control the fire and it is no longer a threat to the public.

Smoke may be seen in the area for the next 48 hours.

All roads in the area are now open, however CFS, NPWS and farm fire units may still be working near the roads.

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: Jan 27 2021 10:00

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:

Do not rely on a single source for warning information.

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

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