Message ID: 0006362
Time Message Issued: 12:56
Date Message Issued: 28/12/2022
Origin / Name: MOUNT WEDGE
MOUNT WEDGE 28/12/2022
ISSUED FOR MOUNT WEDGE
CFS Volunteers, supported by fire crews from the Department of Environment and Water (DEW), Farm Fire Units and Heavy machinery, are continuing to work on the Mount Wedge fireground. Crews are continuing to build containment lines and dealing with flare ups as they occur. Aircraft are on standby to assist throughout the day.
Whilst the high temperatures experienced yesterday have eased, winds remain elevated in the Mount Wedge area. The elevated winds are causing isolated flare ups across the fireground which crews are attending to as they occur, where these are close to the existing fire edge.
Smoke is still present in the Mount Wedge area and the smoke may build as flare ups occur. The public is asked to stay clear of the fireground around Mount Wedge due to the current conditions and firefighting operations.
Crews will be working in the coming days to minimise the impact to local communities, and it is expected that firefighters will remain on scene over the next few days to contain the fire and eventually make the area safe.
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: Dec 28 2022 15:00
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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