SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0007174
Time Message Issued: 11:39
Date Message Issued: 08/12/2023

Origin / Name: WIRRAMINNA

Stuart Highway Complex of Fires

ISSUED FOR WIRRAMINNA

The CFS is monitoring a series of fires along the Stuart Highway and Tarcoola Road, between Pimba and Glendambo and stretching out to Kingoonya in Outback South Australia.

A warning message has been issued for the Wirraminna Fire. Refer to the CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au for the most up to date warning information.

Farming and cattle grazing land at the following stations may be affected by the fires:

Kingoonya Station
Monlena Station
Glendambo Station
Wirraminna Station

Fire may be visible from the road, and they may be causing smoke to impact the road. Members of the community are urged to take care, particularly if you are planning to drive to or through the area.

Roads are currently open around this incident; however, this may change at short notice.

Continue to monitor at: https://traffic.sa.gov.au/

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 08 2023 22:00

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:

Do not rely on a single source for warning information.

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

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Stay informed

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

End of message.

Media information
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