Message ID: 0006208
Time Message Issued: 16:37
Date Message Issued: 20/09/2022
Origin / Name: KALKA
Incident Update
ISSUED FOR KALKA Fire
Current Situation
The CFS has been actively monitoring a large grass fire that started on Monday 19 September about 4:15pm. The fire is burning grass lands to the north east of the Kalka and Pipalyayjara communities. The fire has burnt approximately 24,000 hectares of land. The fire is currently burning along the Walytjataja track and the Kalka to Kalitjukara Tracks. The fire front has crossed the Northern Territory border. Bushfire NT are aware and are monitoring the situation.
The fire is not expected to impact on local communities. The CFS will continue to monitor the situation, with firefighters on the ground and by satellite.
Advice to people traveling
All roads are currently open. If traveling up to the NT from Kalka via the affected tracks, people need to proceed with caution and remain vigilant to changes in conditions.
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: Sep 21 2022 12:00
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:
- CFS website : cfs.sa.gov.au
- Bushfire 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
- CFS on Facebook or Twitter
- 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)
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