Wilmington Scrub Fire
Issued for WILMINGTON, MELROSE, NECTAR BROOK AND MAMBRAY CREEK near the Mount Remarkable National Park in the Flinders Ranges.
Firefighters, aircraft and Farm Fire Units are monitoring the fireground in preparation for today's elevated fire weather and northerly winds. Crews are on standby to protect the fire border with concerns conditions may cause fire to spread into surrounding areas.
Residents south of the fire are encouraged to prepare today by staying aware of the fire, local conditions, and keeping updated with CFS messaging.
Firefighters, aircraft, and Farm Fire Units prepared yesterday for today's weather conditions by continuing to define the fire ground perimeter and working to extinguish hot spots. Aircraft also added more fire retardant to the south to strengthen control lines ahead of today's winds, reducing the risk of fire spreading into unburned and inaccessible areas to the south.
The fire has burned approximately 5090 ha in steep and inaccessible terrain with a total perimeter of more than 60 km. The fire boundary has remained stable over the past 24 hours. It remains primarily within the national park boundaries, with minor incursions onto private land that are either self-extinguishing due to low fuel levels or being suppressed by farm fire units, ground crews, and aerial support.
A change in wind direction this evening may bring smoke to Wilmington and nearby areas. Residents are encouraged to take protective action for their health as required.
While there is no immediate threat to lives and property, we encourage residents to remain vigilant and continue to check the CFS website regularly. We understand that this may be a stressful time for the local community, especially with the heightened conditions today. Please stay informed about local updates via the dedicated webpage with information about the fire and preparedness tips: cfs.sa.gov.au/wilmington-fire
Mount Remarkable National Park will remain closed until further notice.
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