Dukes Highway
Issued for Dukes Highway CANNAWIGARA near BORDERTOWN in the Upper South East of South Australia.
The CFS is responding to a grass fire at Cannawigara on the Dukes Highway near Bordertown in the Upper South East of South Australia.
CFS volunteers on 6 trucks, supported by Farm Fire Units and Country Fire Authority (CFA, Victoria) are on scene working to extinguish the fire. Crews are also being supported by South Australian Police. A warning message has been issued for Cannawigara. Refer to the CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au for the most up to date warning information.
The Dukes Highway is currently closed between Bordertown and Keith. There are current traffic diversions in place. Follow directions of emergency service personnel and signage. For further information see: www.police.sa.gov.au/your-safety/road-safety/road-closures.
Smoke is impacting roads in the area, and visibility may be reduced. To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.
For communities in and around the fire area, you should identify your closest Bushfire Safer Place and travel to the area well before the fire threatens your safety. When identifying your closest Bushfire Safer Place, you must work out your options if your route to this location is threatened by the fire. A list of all Bushfire Safer Places can be found at https://cfs.sa.gov.au/prepare-for-a-fire/bushfire-safer-places.
This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Apr 23 2024 16:45
