Message ID: 0001829
Time Message Issued: 14:20
Date Message Issued: 10/02/2018

Fire Origin / Fire Name: THE GAP

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EMERGENCY WARNING FOR A BUSHFIRE BURNING UNDER EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS

Issued for The Gap, Frances, Bangham

CFS advises that a serious bushfire is burning out of control at The Gap, Frances in the Lower South East and Bangham in the Upper South East in South Australia near Gap Road, Kochs Road, Walkinton Hills Road, Teates Road, Badmans Road, Crinoogle Road and Frances Road.

If you are in this area you are in danger. There is a risk to your life and property.

Act now. Only leave if the path is clear to a safer place. If you can't leave, take shelter in a solid building and actively defend it.

The THE GAP fire is travelling in a Easterly direction towards Frances and Neuarpurr (Vic).

The fire is uncontrolled and burning in Grass. You should not enter this area as the roads may not be safe.

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

Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you don't have a plan, take shelter in a solid building before the fire arrives as heat from the fire can kill you well before the flames reach you.

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

If the building catches fire, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt. After the fire has passed, check around you and put out anything burning.

Stay tuned to your local ABC on a battery-powered radio for updates.

For information about bushfires, check the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or call the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361.

This message will be updated once the situation changes or by: 10/02/2018 16:15