Message ID: 0006387
Time Message Issued: 16:54
Date Message Issued: 30/12/2022
Origin / Name: MOUNT WEDGE
MOUNT WEDGE 30/12/2022
ISSUED FOR MOUNT WEDGE
CFS firefighters, 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 fire ground. Crews will continue to build containment lines and manage flare ups as they occur.
The public is asked to avoid the fire ground around Mount Wedge, in particular Rocky Valley Road due to the current conditions.
Crews will be working in the coming days to minimise the impact to local communities. It is expected that firefighters will remain on the scene over the coming few days to contain the fire and make the area safe.
No roads are closed around this incident, however this may change at short notice. Continue to monitor https://traffic.sa.gov.au/
Emergency services are working on and around roads in the area. Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible. If you do need to travel on roads in the Mount Wedge area, please take care and drive according to the 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: Jan 01 2023 17:00
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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