SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0005009
Time Message Issued: 11:44
Date Message Issued: 17/11/2020

Origin / Name: OVERLAND CORNER

Riverland lightning strike fires

ISSUED FOR OVERLAND CORNER

CFS advises there are two scrub fires burning approximately 50kms North of Overland Corner in a North East direction within the Calperum and Taylorville Stations. These were caused by lightning strikes on Sunday 15th November.
These fires have limited access due to terrain but there are CFS and DEW crews onsite. Crews are extinguishing and blacking out hotspots while breaks are being created around the burnt areas.
Fires are not posing a risk to life or property and environmental assets are being taken into consideration.
CFS and DEW crews have done an excellent job in difficult conditions.
These fires are likely to continue for several days and will produce smoke that may be visible in nearby areas.

For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: 17/11/2020 13:44

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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