Source: SA Country Fire Service
Watch and Act Message - PETERBOROUGH, PETERSBURG ROAD Bushfire -
Leave Now Issued 26 Oct 2023 10:03
Issued for Peterborugh in Flinders Ranges
Take action now as this bushfire may threaten your safety. Leave
now. Check that the path is clear and go to a safer place. Do not
enter this area as conditions are dangerous.
The Peterbrough fire is uncontrolled. This grass fire is burning
in a North Westerly direction towards Peterbrough Township.
Conditions are continually changing.
Shapes on this map image indicate the Warning Area to which this
message applies.
YELLOW: Advice Message; ORANGE: 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
Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
This message will be updated as the situation changes or before:
26/10/2023 12:01
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 â€" 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.
IF YOU ARE NOT LEAVING; PREPARE TO DEFEND:
Identify a safe place inside, with more than one exit, before the
fire arrives. 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.
Close doors and windows to keep smoke out.
If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet the areas.
If your building catches fire go to an area already burnt. Check
around you for anything burning.
Stay informed
Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet,
mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours.
CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
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 then ask for 1800 362 361
CFS on Facebook or Twitter
Alert SA Mobile App
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
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