SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

WANGARY

Wangary Fire

Issued for WANGARY near Coffin Bay on the state's Eyre Peninsula.

The CFS has been actively monitoring a fire at Wangary approximately 17km from Coffin Bay on the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia. CFS volunteers on 6 trucks, supported by Farm Fire Units and machinery have prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent properties, securing an area on the corner of Flinders Highway and Coffin Bay Road.

Crews are remaining on scene throughout the day to monitor conditions

Emergency services are working on and around roads in the area, and motorists are advised to stay away. If you need to travel on roads in the area, please take care and drive to the local conditions.

Smoke may impact roads in the area, and visibility may be reduced. To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.

Message ID 0008029

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For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

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