Source: SA Country Fire Service
Time Message Issued: 14:07
Date Message Issued: 24/10/2019
Fire Origin / Fire Name: DETLOFF ROAD, FORSTER LEN KROENS
LOOKOUT
Issued for Hunter Road and Leochels Road near Nildottie, 12kms
South East of Swan Reach in the Murraylands
Take action now as this bushfire may threaten your safety. If you
are not prepared, leave now and if the path is clear, go to a safer
place. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous.
The DETLOFF ROAD, FORSTER LEN KROENS LOOKOUT fire is uncontrolled.
This grass fire is burning in a South Easterly direction towards
Leochels Road, Nildottie. Conditions are continually
changing.
Shapes on this map image indicate the Warning Area to which this
message applies.
BLUE: Advice Message; YELLOW: Watch and Act Message; RED:
Emergency Warning
For updates listen to your local ABC radio station on a battery
powered radio, 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 24 2019 16:00
Homes that have been built to withstand a bushfire, and are
prepared to the highest level, may provide safety.
You may lose power, water, phone and data connections.
Fire crews are responding but you should not expect a firefighter
at your door.
WHAT TO DO:
Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.
Protect yourself from the fire's heat, put on protective
clothing.
Tell family and friends of your plans.
IF YOU ARE LEAVING:
Leave now, don't delay.
Roads may become blocked or access may change. Smoke will reduce
visibility.
Secure your pets for travel.
If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover
yourself, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the
intense heat.
PREPARE TO DEFEND:
Identify a spot to shelter in, with more than one exit, keep
moving away from the heat of the fire.
Bring pets inside and restrain them.
Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and
outdoor furniture away from your house.
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)
CFS
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