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Watch and Act - Bushfire

MALINONG Bushfire

Issued on
23 Apr 2024 13:25

Issued for
Malinong near 18kms North East of Meningie in the Coorong.

Warning level
Watch and Act - Bushfire - Leave Now

Action
Leave now. This bushfire may threaten your safety. Check that the path is clear and go to a safer place. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous.

The MALINONG bushfire is uncontrolled. This stubble fire is burning in a largely Easterly direction towards Wright Road and Hawks Nest Road. Conditions are continually changing.

A wind change is currently moving through the area. This may cause the fire to change direction and move towards the North East.

People in the Malinong and Hawks Nest area should leave now or prepare to defend their homes before the wind changes direction.

For updates, check the CFS website at cfs.sa.gov.au or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

Warning area

Shapes on this map image indicate the Warning Area to which this message applies.
YELLOW: Advice Message; ORANGE: Watch and Act Message; RED: Emergency Warning

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Apr 23 2024 15:18

Homes that have been built to withstand a bushfire, and are prepared to the highest level, may provide safety.

You may lose power, water, phone and data connections.

Fire crews are responding but you should not expect a firefighter at your door.

What you should do

Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.
Protect yourself from the fire's heat - put on protective clothing.
Tell family or friends of your plans.

If you are leaving

Leave now, don't delay.
Roads may become blocked or access may change. Smoke will reduce visibility.
Secure your pets for travel.
If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.

If you are not leaving - prepare to defend

Identify a safe place inside, with more than one exit, before the fire arrives. Keep moving away from the heat of the fire.
Bring pets inside and restrain them.
Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your house.
Close doors and windows to keep smoke out.
If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet the areas.
If the building catches fire, go to an area already burnt. Check around you for anything burning.

Stay informed

CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
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 then ask for 1800 362 361
CFS on Facebook or X
Alert SA Mobile App
On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

Media information

Emergency Warning to be broadcast immediately and then every 15 minutes following.
Watch and Act to be broadcast immediately and then every 30 minutes following.
Advice to be broadcast at the discretion of the broadcaster.

For media enquiries call the CFS Media Line on 08 8115 3531.