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23.01.2022 Smoke in Bordertown area Currently there is a fast-moving crop fire at Yumali (near Lameroo in the Murraylands) that’s burning in an easterly direction. Also th...ere’s another fire at Deepwater (near Salt Creek in the Coorong) burning in an Easterly direction. Both fires have a Watch and Act message in place and it’s likely smoke from the Deepwater fire is drifting towards the Bordertown area. If you spot any new fires please call 000. See more

18.01.2022 Test run!!! It’s loud!!!

17.01.2022 Reminder: Total Fire Bans have been declared for Thursday 19 November 2020 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Mid North - Severe Mount Lofty Ranges - Severe Y...orke Peninsula - Severe Murraylands - Severe Upper South East - Severe Lower South East - 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 to midnight. The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan. FIRE DANGER RATING 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. 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 www.cfs.sa.gov.au See more

14.01.2022 A message from Chief Officer Mark Jones QFSM: Yesterday saw the first significant fire weather for the 2020-21 Fire Danger Season. The CFS and MFS responded to ...hundreds for fires, most of which were initiated by lightning strikes. The majority of the fires were expertly extinguished due to the fast response of our state’s firefighters backed by rapid deployment of aerial support on the larger incidents. Whilst this is the first bushfire test of the season, both fire services continue to work together to deliver high quality safety services to the public across the state. I would also like to thank those who operated Farm Fire Units who did an excellent job putting out smaller fires on their properties, without the CFS needing to attend. These fires serve as a timely reminder that the weather and nature will continue to present challenges to the safety of South Australians. The Fire Services of the State recognise those challenges and prepare to face them together in the best tradition of the emergency services. The CFS alone responded to 163 fires, with over 200 call outs for other emergency responses, including road crash rescue and trees down. Thank you to all of our volunteers who responded to incidents yesterday, and to the members of public who heeded our messages and helped us to keep you safe.

12.01.2022 BUSHFIRE WATCH AND ACT MESSAGE : issued for NETHERTON in UPPER SOUTH EAST Take action now as this bushfire may threaten your safety. If you are not prepared, l...eave now and if the path is clear, go to a safer place. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous. The YUMALI, KRUEGER ROAD fire is uncontrolled. This stubble fire is burning in a EASTERLY towards NETHERTON ROAD, LADARA ROAD AND KRUEGER ROAD. Conditions are continually changing. For updates listen to your local ABC radio station on a battery powered radio, visit the CFS website https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au or call the Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 362 361. Homes are not 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. 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. 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

12.01.2022 Today our original siren was reinstalled after repairs. I would very much like to thank the Bordertown Rotary Club for their generous donation to cover costs. I would also like to thank Ciampa Engineering and Crane Hire Ricky Ciampa and James Verco from Verco Electrical for the installation. The siren will be used when we are responding to fires during daylight hours and/or to alert the community to serious fire near by. Thanks again to all involved. Deane Carter Bordertown Captain

11.01.2022 PUNJUM ROAD, MUNDULLA (Grass Fire): First Reported: Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 15:53:00 Status: GOING Region: 5 http://dlvr.it/RlzsKl

09.01.2022 No Training Tonight! Training will be held tomorrow night at 7.30. Traning being held with sa ambulance!

09.01.2022 Total Fire Bans have been declared for Thursday 19 November 2020 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Mid North - Severe Mount Lofty Ranges - Severe Yorke Penin...sula - Severe Murraylands - Severe Upper South East - Severe Lower South East - 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 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 www.cfs.sa.gov.au See more

06.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Kangaroo Island and parts of East...ern Eyre Peninsula, Flinders, Riverland, Murraylands and Upper South East districts. Issued at 11:04 pm Tuesday, 10 November 2020. A gusty southwesterly cooler change over Yorke Peninsula extending eastwards. Winds averaging 50-65 km/h with gusts of 90-100 km/h are expected near and following the change, before easing several hours behind the change. Gusty, possibly severe, thunderstorms are also expected across parts of the warning area. Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Clare, Murray Bridge and Strathalbyn. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula and North West Pastoral districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. 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. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am ACDT Wednesday. refer http://ow.ly/PsKm50Cgtox

05.01.2022 Fire Danger Ratings are an indicator of how dangerous a bushfire could be if it did occur. It is not a predictor of how likely a bushfire is to occur. Do you know what the different ratings mean?

01.01.2022 BUSHFIRE WATCH AND ACT MESSAGE : issued for DEEPWATER, TILLEY SWAMP, GUM LAGOON AND BUNBURY near SALT CREEK, COORONG Take action now as this bushfire may threa...ten 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 DEEPWATER, TAUNTA HUT ROAD fire is uncontrolled. This scrub fire is burning in a SOUTH SOUTH EASTERLY towards TILLEY SWAMP AND GUM LAGOON. Conditions are continually changing. For updates listen to your local ABC radio station on a battery powered radio, visit the CFS website https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au or call the Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 362 361. Homes are not 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. 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. 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