Williamstown Fire
Issued for Williamstown, in the South Para Reservoir approximately 2km south of Williamstown township in the Mount Lofty Ranges.
CFS advises that a fire is burning in pine slash at the South Para Reservoir near South Para Road, approximately 2km south of the Williamstown township.
A warning message is current for this incident. Please refer to https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/warnings/incidents-warnings/ for up to date information.
CFS crews on 49 trucks are in attendance with the support of 8 aircraft, Forestry SA and Department for Environment and Water crews, and SAPOL. Farm Fire Units are also on the scene assisting the firefighting efforts. Crews are mopping up and will remain at the scene until the fire is fully extinguished.
Smoke from heavy timber on the fireground is visible in the area.
The cause of this fire is currently being investigated, but it is not believed to be deliberate.
South Para Road remains closed. Other road closures may be in place in and around the fireground. A full list of current road closures is available at: https://traffic.sa.gov.au/
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.
Due to the extended dry conditions, fires can easily start in vegetation from activities involving heavy machinery and equipment. Although this is not against the rules on a Total Fire Ban day, the community should be mindful of this when undertaking these activities.
