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:
- CFS website : cfs.sa.gov.au
- Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 362 361
- For hearing or speech impaired users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 362 361
- For teletype service TTY 133 677
- CFS on Facebook or Twitter
- On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners.
Do not rely on a single source for warning information.
For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)
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