SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0005064
Time Message Issued: 09:58
Date Message Issued: 21/11/2020

Origin / Name: YUMALI

YUMALI STUBBLE FIRE

ISSUED FOR YUMALI

The Yumali Fire has burnt approximately 4900 hectares of grass, crop and stubble with patches of scrub also impacted. The fire progressed quickly through the vegetation on Thursday but is now contained.

CFS along with Farm Fire Units and earth moving machinery continue to work strengthening control lines, ahead of today's warmer weather.

PIRSA are assisting the community with injured stock. Councils are assisting with the supply of machinery.

There are a number of haystacks that are producing smoke from this fire. Crews are working to break them up and put them out.

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 2020 18:00

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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