Message ID: 0006460
Time Message Issued: 15:53
Date Message Issued: 14/01/2023

Watch and Act Message - MONTACUTE Bushfire - Leave Now Issued 14 Jan 2023 15:53

Issued for Gorge Rd, Main Ridge Track, Lodge Track, Pinkerton Gully Road, Montacute and Castambul near Athelstone in the Mount Lofty Ranges.

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

The Montacute fire is uncontrolled. This scrub fire is burning in both a Southerly and Easterly direction towards the Montacute Quarry and Gorge Road, Castambul. Conditions are continually changing.

CFS expects an increase in the wind at about 4:30pm. This may cause the fire activity to escalate and continue moving in an Easterly direction.

People in the Castambul area should leave now or prepare to defend their homes before the wind changes direction.

For updates listen to your local ABC radio station on a battery powered radio, visit the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Jan 14 2023 18:00

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 TO DO:

Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.
Protect yourself from the fire's heat - put on protective clothing.
Tell family and 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 your building catches fire go to an area already burnt. Check around you for anything burning.

Stay informed

Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet, mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours.

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 Twitter
Alert SA Mobile App
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

MEDIA PLEASE NOTE:

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