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SA Country Fire Service

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8115 3300

Address: 60 Waymouth St Level 7 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Media and the public are advised that TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 15 November 2020 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Northwest Pastoral - Severe Northeast Pastoral - Severe Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Severe... Flinders - Extreme Mid North - Extreme Mount Lofty Ranges - Severe Yorke Peninsula - Severe Riverland - Severe Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow. The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan. FIRE DANGER RATING Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire. Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Severe, well prepared and actively defended houses can offer safety during a fire. If you don't have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option. In making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions. Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council. Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted today are fully extinguished before midnight tonight. Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions. For further information contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 or visit https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au

13.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS for people in Flinders and parts of Mid North, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts. Very hot and very windy conditions developing Weather Situation: Strengthening and gusty northerly airstream.... Damaging winds, averaging 60-70 km/h with peak gusts 90 to 100 km/h are forecast to develop in the warning area during Sunday morning. Locations which may be affected include Port Augusta, Roxby Downs, Leigh Creek, Hawker, Jamestown and Woomera. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees; * Secure or put away loose items around your property. * Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe. Refer http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml

11.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Flinders and parts of North East Pastoral districts. Issued at 7:41 pm Sunday, 22 November 2020. ... Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging wind gusts in excess of 90 km/h in the warning area over the next few hours. Locations which may be affected include Leigh Creek, Hawker, Peterborough, Olary, the area east of Lake Frome and Danggali Conservation Park. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Mid North, Riverland and North West Pastoral districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. Winds averaged 63 km/h with gusts to 80 km/h at Cultana at 14:30 this afternoon. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Secure or put away loose items around your property. * Move cars under cover or away from trees. * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby. The next warning is due to be issued by 10:45 pm. refer http://ow.ly/OLod50Crj3Z

11.01.2022 Total Fire Bans expected for Sunday 15 November 2020. Bans will be confirmed after 4pm. Live stream from CFS

05.01.2022 A prescribed burn is planned on private land at Sellicks, at 8:00am on Saturday 14 November 2020, weather conditions permitting.

03.01.2022 Shed Fire at Happy Valley At around 4pm this afternoon two CFS and two MFS crews were alerted to a shed fire, with a 000 caller reporting they could see smoke coming from the property. Crews arrived and found a shed containing various drone and camera equipment fully involved with all equipment destroyed. Crews were able to contain the fire to the shed preventing it spreading further.... Fire Cause Investigators will attend the scene to determine the cause of the fire, damages estimated to be around $300,000 to $500,000. See more

02.01.2022 What a wonderful surprise for our Region 3 crew to return to after their awesome effort on the Yumali fire. This sign was left on the Netherton station - the crews did an amazing job under extremely trying conditions, and to not lose a house under those conditions is absolutely incredible. Great work all!!

01.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning Cancellation For people in Flinders and North East Pastoral districts. Issued at 10:19 pm Sunday, 22 November 2020. ... Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in South Australia. The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road. * Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. refer http://ow.ly/7Xm250Crl1A