SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0002387
Time Message Issued: 16:53
Date Message Issued: 01/12/2018

Origin / Name: WANDILO

Mulch Fire at Wandilo.

ISSUED FOR WANDILO

CFS are currently attending a fire at the Bio Gro Australia mulch plant at Wandilo, 10 km North West of Mount Gambier in the Lower South East of South Australia.

CFS currently have six (6) fire trucks and a bulk water carrier on scene. An additional four (4) fire trucks as well as local forest owners are responding to assist local fire crews.

Smoke from this fire may be visible from Mount Gambier and surrounding areas.

This fire currently poses no direct threat to the community. Should the situation change, the CFS will issue upgraded incident information and warnings to the community.

As there is a large number of fire fighting resources operating in the area, the community is asked to stay clear.

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 01 2018 18:23

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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Stay informed

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

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