All posts tagged "CFS"
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173BushfireLightning strike caused major scrub fire in Murraylands
A scrub fire in the Murraylands has been contained after lightning strikes were believed to be the cause.
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563WeatherCFS issues total fire ban for parts of South Australia tomorrow
Adelaide’s going to be in for a scorcher tomorrow, as the CFS announces a total fire ban in parts of the State, and a range of restrictions today to keep everyone safe during the forecast heat.
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600LatestOptus issues prompt CFS reminder about accessing bushfire warnings during outages
The recent Optus outage is a timely reminder to be prepared in case of emergency, especially in lead up to Bushfire Season.
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772BushfireSA travellers urged to be bushfire ready this Fire Danger Season
South Australia's Country Fire Service (CFS) urges travellers to be well-prepared for potential bushfire threats this Fire Danger Season.
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Fire Danger Season begins for parts of SA
The CFS Chief Officer has declared the Fire Danger Season dates for various fire ban districts, with some dates yet to be confirmed.
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4.0KLatestTwo teenage boys arrested after huge fire destroys Stirling Woolworths
Approximately 20 CFS and MFS crews have been working tirelessly at the scene to get the fire under control.
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1.0KBushfireEarly start to Fire Danger Season expected for several districts across SA
With warmer than usual weather throughout Spring, the SA Country Fire Service has announced an early start to Fire Danger Season.
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898Food DrinkNOW OPEN: Meadows Country Meats rises from the ashes after devastating fire
This week, Meadows Country Meats enjoyed a grand reopening, 9 months after a devastating fire wiped out their local business.
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802LatestSouth Australian CFS volunteers deployed to help with Canadian wildfires
The South Australian Country Fire Service and National Parks and Wildlife Services South Australia are deploying firefighters from across the state to help with the Canadian wildfires.
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550LatestSA Government waives fees for false fire alarm activations in Riverland
The State Government has announced that fees for false fire alarm activations will be waived for flood affected communities for the next couple of months.
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1.7KBushfire
CFS issues “watch and act” for Eyre Peninsula bushfire
There is an uncontrolled grass fire five kilometres south from the township of Bramfield. Take action now as this bushfire may threaten your safety.
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CFS issues “prepare to leave” for Eyre Peninsula bushfire
The Mount Wedge Fire has been contained however with today's deteriorating conditions there is still potential for control lines to be breached.
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591Bushfire
CFS issues total fire ban on extreme risk areas
Media and the public are advised that total fire bans have been declared for 26 November 2022 in various Fire Ban Districts
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832LatestFire & heatwave warnings issued across South Australia today
The Bureau of Meteorology and the CFS have simultaneously issued warnings for low intensity heatwave and extreme fire conditions across SA today.
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925LatestSA Government to give farmers a firefighting boost
The Malinauskas Government will provide crucial grants for Farm Firefighting Units (FFUs) with a State Budget commitment of $2 million over four years.
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593LatestCFS volunteer Louise Hincks to be commemorated with memorial garden
The volunteer firefighter and much-loved member of the community will be honoured through a memorial garden in Happy Valley.
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949BushfireCFS deliver much-needed firefighter training to APY Lands communities
CFS staff and volunteer trainers have travelled 1,600km - the equivalent of driving Adelaide to Melbourne and back - to teach basic firefighting skills to people in the remote communities of the State's far-north.
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Your guide to Bushfire Safer Places in SA
A Bushfire Safer Place is an area that has been declared a place of relative safety such as Metro Adelaide and some regional townships.
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723ChristmasFiries encourage back up plan for Christmas Day BBQs
The CFS is encouraging South Australians to have a back up plan if they're having a BBQ on Christmas day, in the event a Total Fire Ban is declared.
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738BushfireAlarming statistics show South Aussies are unprepared for bushfire danger season
Authorities encourage South Australians to research and practice their bushfire survival plan before an emergency occurs.
