Adelaide’s going to be in for a hot day today – and for the rest of the week. The South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) has announced a total fire ban and a range of restrictions for the Mount Loft Ranges.
FIRE BAN DISTRICT:
Mount Lofty Ranges – Extreme
The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight last night to midnight tonight.
The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan as a precaution.
Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, that means that only well-prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire.
If you don’t have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option.
When making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services such as mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the extreme weather conditions.
Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council. Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted today are fully extinguished before midnight tonight.
Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions.
For further information contact the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 or visit the CFS website here.
Information Hotline: 1800 362 361.
Hearing or speech impaired users phone: 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 362 361.
Teletype service: TTY 133 677 then ask for 1800 362 361.
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