SA Country Fire Service

Message ID: 0006630
Time Message Issued: 07:57
Date Message Issued: 17/02/2023

Advice Message - PORT LINCOLN Monitor Conditions Issued 17 Feb 2023 07:57

Issued for PORT LINCOLN: STAMFORD DRIVE near PORT LINCOLN

This fire is causing smoke to drift in the PORT LINCOLN AND WIDER LOWER EYRE PENINSULA area(s).

If you are in this area stay alert, monitor local conditions and decide what you will do if the situation changes.

At this time there is no immediate threat to life and firefighters are still working to fully contain this fire.

There is still smoke coming from the fire ground and the waste management facility.

This fire has impacted several structures within the fire ground and most of the smoke is coming from the waste management facility. Caution should be taken as this smoke may be hazardous.

If you are in this area stay alert, monitor local conditions and decide what you will do if the situation changes.

At this time there is no threat to life or property and firefighters are attending this fire.

You are advised to close all doors and windows and stay indoors if the smoke is causing you concern. Be careful when driving as smoke may reduce visibilty.

For updates 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: Feb 18 2023 08:00


WHAT TO DO:

  • Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.
  • Stay alert for potential dangers such as smoke, increased traffic and falling trees.
  • Drive carefully in the area as smoke may reduce visibility.
  • Close all doors and windows and stay inside if the smoke is causing you concern.
  • Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet, mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours.

KEEP UP TO DATE:

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.

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