UPDATE: Issued on 27 Jan 2025 14:23
Issued for
PANORAMA near Pritchard Grove northwest of Blackwood in the Mount Lofty Ranges.
Warning level
Advice – Threat is Reduced
Action
The threat of this fire has reduced however people are reminded to take care in the area. Smoke will reduce visibility in the area and there is a risk of falling trees and branches.
For updates, check the CFS website at cfs.sa.gov.au or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361
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Residents of Panorama, Blackwood, and Eden Hills in the Mount Lofty Ranges are advised to stay informed and monitor local conditions due to a bushfire in the area. The Country Fire Service (CFS) issued an alert on 27 January 2025 at 13:19, urging the community to remain vigilant as they respond to the situation.
At this time there is no threat to life or property and firefighters are attending this fire.
According to the CFS, those in the affected region should keep up to date with the latest developments and be ready to act if the situation changes. The warning issued is at an ‘Advice’ level, indicating that residents should stay informed about the bushfire’s progress.
Extreme fire weather conditions today have led to the declaration of Total Fire Bans across multiple districts in South Australia. These bans are in effect for the entirety of 27 January 2025 and cover the following Fire Ban Districts: Mid North, Mount Lofty Ranges, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, and Lower South East.
What you should do
- Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.
- Stay alert for potential dangers such as smoke, increased traffic and falling trees.
- Drive carefully in the area as smoke may reduce visibility.
- Close all doors and windows and stay inside if the smoke is causing you concern.
- Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet, mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours.
Stay informed
- CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
- 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 then ask for 1800 362 361
- CFS on Facebook or X
- Alert SA Mobile App
- On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of the other Emergency Broadcast Partners
For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).
