SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0006499
Time Message Issued: 19:57
Date Message Issued: 17/01/2023

Origin / Name: BALDINA

Incident Update for the Baldina Fire

ISSUED FOR BALDINA

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) are currently attending a fire in Baldina, approximately 11 km North-East out of the Burra Township.

The fire has burnt approx. 1,400 hectares in steep, hilly terrain.

Approximately 90 CFS firefighters on 20 fire trucks are currently working on the fire ground and have been supported throughout the afternoon by firefighting aircraft, heavy machinery and Farm Fire Units.

A Bushfire advice message remains in place for this fire and crews will continue to work throughout the night and over the coming days to fully black out the fire ground.

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: Jan 18 2023 07:00

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)

End of Message

Stay informed

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

End of message.

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

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