Message ID: 0005663
Time Message Issued: 20:13
Date Message Issued: 26/11/2021
Origin / Name: SWAN REACH
Almond Husk Fire
ISSUED FOR SWAN REACH
There is a fire burning in piles of almond husks at Swan Reach in the Murraylands, South Australia.
CFS crews are actively working to extinguish the fire.
Around 30 CFS firefighters are currently working on the fire ground along with heavy plant machinery.
CFS firefighters will continue to actively extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading further into other unburnt piles of almond husks. The fire is expected to continue burning throughout the evening.
The fire may be causing large amounts of smoke in the area, and members of the community are urged to take care, particularly while driving along the Stott Highway.
It is advised that residents living close to Swan Reach, who may have respiratory ailments, ensure that they close their windows and doors until the presence of smoke dissipates.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
Emergency services may be working on and around roads in the area, and motorists are advised to be cautions.
If you need to travel on roads in the area, please take care and drive according to local conditions.
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: Nov 27 2021 09:30
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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