SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0007185
Time Message Issued: 19:54
Date Message Issued: 08/12/2023

Origin / Name: WIRRAMINNA

Stuart Highway Complex of Fires

ISSUED FOR WIRRAMINNA

The CFS continues to monitor a series of fires along the Stuart Highway and Tarcoola Road, which now stretches from Oakden Hills and Glendambo through to Kingoonya in Outback South Australia.

A warning message has been issued for the Wirraminna Fire. Refer to the CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au for the most up to date warning information.

Six farms/ cattle stations may be affected by the fires, including:

Oakden Hills
Mahanewo Station
Kingoonya Station
Monlena Station
Glendambo Station
Wirraminna Station


Fire may be visible from the road and smoke may be impacting the roads. Drivers are urged to take care whilst driving as there may also be wandering stock on and around the roads.

Roads are currently open around this incident; however, this may change at short notice.

Continue to monitor at: https://traffic.sa.gov.au/



For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Dec 09 2023 17:00

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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Media information
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