Message ID: 0003044
Time Message Issued: 17:19
Date Message Issued: 24/10/2019
Origin / Name: FORSTER LEN KROENS LOOKOUT
INCIDENT UPDATE - FORSTER LEN KROENS LOOKOUT FIRE
ISSUED FOR FORSTER LEN KROENS LOOKOUT
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) advises that the Forster fire continues to burn this fire has a current 'Watch and Act' warning message in place for the township of Nildottie near Swan Reach in the Murraylands.
Residents are advised to check their properties for the presence of fire or embers - especially in roof spaces, under decks, raised floors and in gutters and take care in the area over the next few days.
Initial reports indicate that one pump shed was destroyed and approximately 55 hectares of native scrub and grassland have been burnt. The fire continues to burn in reeds along the River Murray.
Up to 16 trucks and 65 firefighters from the CFS and a fire boat with crew from the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) will continue to work on the fire day and night leading into Friday and the weekend.
There are currently no road closures in place, with Hunter Road and Leochels Road in Nildottie near Swan Reach remaining open to motorists however, visibility may be reduced due to smoke in the area.
To ensure the safety of emergency service personnel working along the roadsides around the Nildottie fire ground, road users are reminded that the speed limit is 25 km/h when passing vehicles with flashing lights operating.
For further information refer to the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or contact the Bushfire information hotline on 1300 362 361.
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: 25/10/2019 09:00
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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