SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0003414
Time Message Issued: 09:27
Date Message Issued: 26/11/2019

Origin / Name: YORKETOWN

Update for Yorketown fire - Relief Centre moved

ISSUED FOR YORKETOWN, EDITHBURGH, COOBOWIE, TROUBRIDGE POINT AND PORT GILES

CFS advises that the Yorketown fire is controlled, and crews will continue to intermittently check for potential hotspots.

Property owners in the fire affected area are advised that hazards may be present such as smoke, dust, falling trees and emergency services and other vehicles operating in the area.

For people with issues relating to their animals and livestock contact the PIRSA Hotline on 1800 255 556.

The Emergency Relief Centre has now re-located to the Yorketown Town Hall, 15 Edithburgh Road, Yorketown. Anyone who is displaced by this fire, unsure whether they can go home or otherwise affected by this fire is encouraged to seek assistance at the centre which is open from 8.00am to 6.00pm daily.

Members of the public are advised to report any active fire to Triple Zero (000).

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: Dec 02 2019 12:30

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:

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).

End of message.

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