SA Country Fire Service

Incident Update

Message ID: 0003073
Time Message Issued: 12:39
Date Message Issued: 30/10/2019

Origin / Name: PENFIELD GARDENS

Fire in the Gawler River

ISSUED FOR PENFIELD GARDENS

CFS wishes to advise the public that smoke may be visible to the north west of the Angle Vale township on the Adelaide Plains over the next several hours.

A small fire ignited in the Gawler River near McGee Road Penfield Gardens ignited earlier today.

CFS crews will remain onsite and are working in the river bed and on the river banks extinguishing tree stumps and leaf litter which is producing the smoke.

Unless the situation changes no further updates will be provided.

Residents are reminded to check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan and stay tuned to your local ABC on a battery-powered radio for any updates.

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: Oct 30 2019 16:00

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).

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