The CFS has issued the following Watch and Act for multiple fires on the Southern Yorke Peninsula.
BUSHFIRE WATCH AND ACT MESSAGE
Message ID: 0004937
Time Message Issued: 19:59
Date Message Issued: 10/11/2020
Fire Origin / Fire Name: Multiple Fires on the Southern Yorke Peninsular
Issued for Multiple fires caused by lightning strikes in the areas of Minlaton, Edithburgh, Cabowie, Yorketown, Stansbury, Wool Bay, Port Moorowie in the Southern Yorke Peninsular.
Take action now as this bushfire may threaten your safety. If you are not prepared, leave now and if the path is clear, go to a safer place. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous.
The fires are currently uncontrolled. These fires are burning in a South Westerly direction towards Yorketown, Edithburgh and Port Moorowie. These fires can possibly impact properties in the area. Conditions are continually changing. If you are in the Southern Yorke Peninsular you are advised to activate your Bushfire Survival Plan and take appropriate action immediately.
Shapes on this map image indicate the Warning Area to which this message applies.
BLUE: Advice Message; YELLOW: Watch and Act Message; RED: Emergency Warning
For updates listen to your local ABC radio station on a battery powered radio, visit the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or phone the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Nov 10 2020 21:42
Homes that have been built to withstand a bushfire, and are prepared to the highest level, may provide safety.
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.
PREPARE TO DEFEND:
- Identify a spot to shelter in, with more than one exit, keep moving away from the heat of the fire.
- Bring pets inside and restrain them.
- Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your house.
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)
CFS responding to multiple fires on the Yorke Peninsula
10/11/2020
The CFS wishes to advise that dry lightning activity across the Yorke Peninsula is causing multiple fires in the area.
CFS Volunteers are responding to the incidents from Nalyappa in the north of the heel, to Yorketown in the south.
Members of the community are asked to remain vigilant and report any unattended fires to Triple 000.
