Scrub Fire at Woolmit (incident formerly Reedy Creek)
Issued for WOOLMIT at Woolmit Road approximately 30 km south east of Kingston SE in the Lower South East, South Australia.
The CFS is responding to a scrub fire at Woolmit Road near Reedy Creek in the Lower South East, South Australia. The fire is currently burning in native scrub and has burned approximately 130 hectares.
An advice message has been issued for this incident. For the latest updates, please visit the CFS website at cfs.sa.gov.au.
Approximately 64 CFS firefighters, supported by National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and Farm Fire Units, are currently working on the fireground, supported by 6 aircraft, including water bombers and observational aircraft. Firefighters are also being supported by SA Police.
Firefighters are strengthening control lines around the fire to prevent it from spreading further. Control lines are barriers used to stop or prevent the spread of a fire.
An Incident Management Team (IMT) has been established in Kingston SE to support the Woolmit fire. An IMT is a team of trained people who work together to manage an incident, ensuring effective planning, resource allocation, and to keep both the public and responders safe.
Smoke is impacting roads in the area, and visibility may be reduced. 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.
Message ID 0008280
