SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0003165
Time Message Issued: 16:39
Date Message Issued: 11/11/2019

Origin / Name: WHITE HUT

Marion Bay Road White Hut fire contained

ISSUED FOR WHITE HUT

CFS advises that this fire has been contained, however a fast moving wind change is still expected this afternoon which may cause the fire to spread rapidly in a north easterly or easterly direction toward the locality of White Hut, Hundred Line Road, and the Yorke Highway.

To ensure your safety, that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.

The following road closures are in place and access will only be provided to emergency services, essential services and personnel authorised by the Incident Controller:

Ilfracombe Road from Yorke Highway and Hundred Line Road to Marion Bay Road
Marion Bay Road, from Ilfracombe Road to Lower White Hut Road, Lower White Hut

Authorised personnel may include Bona fide residents. You may be required to provide a drivers licence or similar photo ID before you enter the area. Please use caution as hazards such as falling trees, reduced visibility from dust and smoke and other vehicles may still be present.

Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan and be aware that conditions may deteriorate quickly due to the predicted wind change.

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: 11/11/2019 18:39

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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