Message ID: 0003342
Time Message Issued: 09:43
Date Message Issued: 21/11/2019
Origin / Name: YORKETOWN
Update for Honiton, Edithburgh,Troubridge Point, Wattle Point, Sultana Point, Hungry Point, Coobowie, Port Giles & Seven Roads areas
ISSUED FOR YORKETOWN
CFS advises that there is a current Watch and Act Message for this fire.
The fire is not yet contained but under current weather conditions, it is no longer rapidly expanding.
Patches of fire remain burning in the fireground and smoke and dust will remain a hazard. If you are in the area and active fire is threatening your safety call triple zero (000) for emergency service assistance.
Firefighters will be in attendance throughout the day to respond to any outbreaks, to secure the control line and to extinguish the fire.
Despite the predicted cooler temperatures for today, people to the north and east of the fire area need to remain vigilant as the fire may still pose a threat to your safety.
Residents are advised to check their properties for the presence of fires and embers - particularly in roof spaces, under decks, raised floors and in gutters.
Please do not enter the area unless you have to in order to ensure the safety of firefighters, residents and other emergency personnel who are working in the area.
For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Nov 21 2019 13:30
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)
End of Message
