Message ID: 0004444
Time Message Issued: 11:35
Date Message Issued: 04/01/2020

Origin / Name: KERSBROOK

ISSUED FOR WATTS GULLY ROAD, KERSBROOK

CFS wishes to advise that the Kersbrook fire is now contained. CFS crews have worked throughout the night to extinguish the fire and put in control lines. Today (4 Jan 2020) there are firefighters working across the fireground to strengthen control lines and blackout the fire.

Due to increasing fire weather conditions forecast for the middle of next week (8 Jan 2020) the CFS will continue to patrol the fireground over the next few days to ensure the fireground is safe.

Road Closures
Watts Gully and DeLoraine Roads remain closed at Tier 3 meaning that residents with appropriate identification are now able to return to their properties. It is anticipated that all roads will be opened at approximately 6:00pm this evening.

The Highbury Relief Centre, 1000 Lower North East Road, is opened for community members affected by the Kersbrook fire.

The CFS encourages members of the public to be watchful and report any unattended visible flames on 000.

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 08 2020 10:00

WHAT TO DO:

• Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan
• Decide what you will do if the situation changes
• Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet, mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours

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)

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