Message ID: 0006778
Time Message Issued: 15:56
Date Message Issued: 07/03/2023
Origin / Name: TUMBY BAY
TUMBY BAY SOUTH COAST ROAD
ISSUED FOR TUMBY BAY LOWER EYRE PENINSULA
The SA Country Fire Service is responding to an uncontrolled grass fire near South Coast Road and Bergs Road in Tumby Bay. The fire has burnt 31 hectares so far and is heading in a North Easterly direction towards the coast.
There are 3 trucks, 2 quick response vehicles, 1 command car, 1 bulk water carrier and numerous farm fire units on the scene. Aircraft are also assisting.
While crews continue to work on containing the blaze, the community is encouraged to avoid this area.
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: Mar 07 2023 18:29
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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