Issued for Kangaroo Flat and Ward Belt near Gawler Township in the lower Mid-North
The threat of this fire has reduced, however people are reminded to take care in the area. Smoke will reduce visibility on the roads and there is a risk of falling trees and branches.
The CFS has halted the forward rate of spread a stubble and hay bale fire is burning near Redbanks Rd, Kangaroo Flat, approximately 6km North West of Gawler in the Lower Mid North.
21 CFS crews are in attendance with the support of six aircraft, and farm fighting units, and will remain at the scene until the fire is fully extinguished.
Redbanks Rd is closed. A full list of current road closures is available at: https://traffic.sa.gov.au/
Smoke is impacting roads in the area, including the Northern Expressway, and visibility may be reduced.
To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.
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.
IF YOU ARE NOT LEAVING; PREPARE TO DEFEND:
- Identify a safe place inside, with more than one exit, before the fire arrives. Keep moving so you are away from the heat of the fire.
- Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your house.
- Close doors and windows to keep smoke out.
- Bring pets inside and restrain them.
- If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet the area.
- If your building catches fire, go to an area already burnt. Check around you for anything burning.
STAY INFORMED
Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet, mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours.
- 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 Twitter
- Alert SA Mobile App
- On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners
DO NOT RELY ON A SINGLE SOURCE FOR WARNING INFORMATION.
