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Message ID: 0004794 Origin / Name: RAVINE
Incident Update for Ravine Fire on Kangaroo IslandISSUED FOR RAVINE There are 81 firefighting personnel and 30 vehicles working on the fire ground today. The recent favourable weather has allowed firefighters to make good progress in identifying and extinguishing hot spots. Hot spots are still being found by crews in the Blue Gum Hill, Cygnet River and Vivonne Bay areas. They will continue to work on strengthening control lines ahead of the increased Fire Danger Ratings.
There is no public access to Flinders Chase National Park and Kelly Hill Caves until further notice. The extent of damage to park infrastructure is still to be properly assessed and it is unsafe for the any members of the public to be in these areas. National Parks and Wildlife SA crews are preparing to rectify the damage so that all parks can be opened to the public as soon as possible. CFS continues to move firefighting resources to and from the Island. There will continue to be significant fire appliances and support vehicles through out the fire ground and at the staging area. For assistance with injured or distressed animals, native or domestic, by trained and certified personnel, South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management (SAVEM) can be contacted on: Mbl: 04 7705 5233 To receive updates direct to your phone, install the Alert SA app at alert.sa.gov.au For updates 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: Jan 29 2020 10:00 WHAT TO DO:
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