SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0006703
Time Message Issued: 11:53
Date Message Issued: 24/02/2023

Origin / Name: KANGAROO FLAT

KANGAROO FLAT FIRE

ISSUED FOR KANGAROO FLAT

The CFS has halted the forward rate of spread a stubble and hay bale fire is burning near Redbanks Rd, Kangaroo Flat, approximately 6km North West of Gawler in the Lower Mid North.

21 CFS crews are in attendance with the support of six aircraft, and farm fighting units, and will remain at the scene until the fire is fully extinguished.

Redbanks Rd is closed. A full list of current road closures is available at: https://traffic.sa.gov.au/

Smoke is impacting roads in the area, including the Northern Expressway, 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 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 24 2023 13:30

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)

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Stay informed

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

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