Bushfire

Bushfire burning in Port Lincoln

By Ben Francis

Posted on March 6, 2023

The CFS have issued a Watch And Act for a bushfire burning uncontrolled in Port Lincoln, with residents urged to prepare to leave.

UPDATE: This fire has been downgraded to an advice message.

A bushfire is currently burning in Port Lincoln on the Lower Eyre Peninsula in South Australia

Take action now as this bushfire may threaten your safety. Prepare to leave. Check that the path is clear and go to a safer place. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous.

This message will be updated as the situation changes.

No homes are built to withstand these fire conditions, however they can be used as a shelter against heat from the fire.

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.