SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0005759
Time Message Issued: 07:56
Date Message Issued: 19/12/2021

Origin / Name: WOODLEIGH

Haystack Fire at Woodleigh

ISSUED FOR WOODLEIGH

A Haystack fire is continuing to burn at Woodleigh near Loxton in The Riverland, South Australia.

CFS crews are actively working to extinguish the fire.

Around 40 CFS and MFS firefighters have worked through the night and are continuing to work on the fire ground, along with plant machinery.

This fire is causing a lot of smoke to be visible in the area, and members of the community are urged to take care, particularly when driving.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

Emergency

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 19 2021 20:00

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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