The South Australian Country Fire Service has issued a warning for those in the Bramfield and Elliston region of the Eyre Peninsula. There is an uncontrolled grass fire five kilometres south from the township of Bramfield.
Take action now as this bushfire may threaten your safety. Leave now. Check that the path is clear and go to a safer place. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous.
A warning message has been issued for this fire. Refer to the CFS website for the most up to date warning information.
CFS volunteer firefighters are currently working actively working to extinguish the fire.
They are supported by 4 aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft.
BUSHFIRE SAFER PLACES AND BUSHFIRE LAST RESORT REFUGES
For communities in and around the fire area, you should identify your closest Bushfire Safer Place and travel to the area well before the fire threatens your safety.
BUSHFIRE SAFER PLACES ARE OFTEN WITHIN TOWNSHIPS
When identifying your closest Bushfire Safer Place, you must work out your options if your route to this location is threatened by the fire.
When you make the decision to leave it is recommended you stay informed about the BRAMFIELD GRASS FIRE and adjust your plan if conditions change.
A list of all Bushfire Safer Places can be found at https://cfs.sa.gov.au/prepare-for-a-fire/bushfire-safer-places/ or on your local council’s website.
If your Bushfire Survival Plan has failed, and it is safe to do so, relocate to your nearest Bushfire Last Resort Refuge.
A Bushfire Last Resort Refuge should be your last choice of location to shelter from a bushfire as they offer limited protection and support services.
They may provide minimum levels of protection from radiant heat and should only be used if you are unable to travel to a Bushfire Safer Place.
For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
At this time it is unknown when roads will be reopened.
For communities in and around the fire area, you should identify your closest Bushfire Safer Place and travel to the area well before the fire threatens your safety.
When you make the decision to leave it is recommended you stay informed about the BRAMFIELD GRASS FIRE and adjust your plan if conditions change.
A list of all Bushfire Safer Places can be found here, or on your local council’s website.
For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
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)
There may be smoke visible from the fire ground and CFS crews will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day.
For updates visit the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
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