Message ID: 0006616
Time Message Issued: 17:57
Date Message Issued: 16/02/2023
Origin / Name: PORT LINCOLN
STAMFORD DRIVE
ISSUED FOR PORT LINCOLN
The CFS, supported by MFS, is responding to a scrub fire burning at Stamford Drive in Port Lincoln on South Australia's Lower Eyre Peninsula.
More than 80 CFS fire fighters from across the state are working on containing the fire, with support from local retained MFS fire fighters and an additional 14 MFS fire fighters from outside the area.
Crews are being supported by eight aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft, SA Police, MFS, SA Ambulance, SES, local council, farm fire units and National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Fire fighters have worked tirelessly throughout the day to contain the fire to approximately 113 hectares. The fire started in scrublands south of Port Lincoln and has burned towards Proper Bay, which has impacted on structures and the local waste management facility.
A significant amount of thick, potentially hazardous smoke is drifting across the area and the community are urged to stay inside, limit movement around the area and close all windows and doors. It's likely this smoke will continue to impact a wider area of the Lower Eyre Peninsula overnight. The CFS and MFS will continue to monitor conditions.
The CFS is deploying crews from regions one, two and four to assist with relieving crews on the fire ground overnight and into the coming days. Several CFS and MFS personnel are also being deployed to Port Lincoln to support the Incident Management Teams.
Milder weather conditions forecast for the next 24 hours are expected to assist crews in containing the fire, which is expected to burn for several days.
ROAD CLOSURES :
Roads have been closed due to this incident.
New West Road
Western Approach Road
Pine Freezer Road
Proper Bay Road
Barley Road
Yandra Terrace
It is expected that these road closures will be in place for some time.
A relief centre has been established at Kirton Point Bowling Club, Corner of Knott Street and Cook Street, Port Lincoln.
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 16 2023 18:26
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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