The CFS is currently fighting a fire near Myponga, and has issued a Bushfire Watch and Act Message for the area.

At 7.14pm this evening (Monday 16 December), the CFS advised that the Nunn Road, Myponga, bushfire may threaten people's safety. 

It urged those who were not prepared to leave and go to a safer place. People are warned not to enter the area as conditions are dangerous.

According to the CFS, the Nunn Road fire is an uncontrolled grass fire, burning in a North Westerly direction towards Main South Road and Myponga Beach Road, Myponga. Conditions are continually changing.

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 Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

Advice from CFS:

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, 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.

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.