Time Message Issued: 17:57

Date Message Issued: 24/01/2021

Fire Origin / Fire Name: FINNISS

BUSHFIRE ADVICE MESSAGE UPDATE

Issued for Hunts Rd near Finniss in the Mount Lofty Ranges

The threat from this fire has reduced, however people are reminded to take care in the area. Smoke will reduce visibility on the roads and there is a risk of trees and branches falling.

For information on bushfires check the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or phone the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

This message at the time of sending is the final message in relation to this event. This message expires at: 24/01/2021 18:54

WARNING MESSAGE

Message ID: 0005338

Time Message Issued: 17:27

Date Message Issued: 24/01/2021

Fire Origin / Fire Name: FINNISS, HUNTS ROAD

Media please note SEWS required.

EMERGENCY WARNING FOR A BUSHFIRE BURNING UNDER SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS

Issued for Hunts Rd, Finniss in the Mount Lofty Rangers

This fire may pose a threat to lives directly in its path.

Act now. Leave, if the path is clear to a safer place, as it will soon be too dangerous to drive.

If you cannot leave, identify where you will seek shelter from the bushfire. Heat from the fire will kill you. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous.

The FINNISS, HUNTS ROAD fire is uncontrolled. This scrub fire is burning in a Southerly direction towards Alexandrina Rd, Currency Creek. 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 Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: 24/01/2021 19:23

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 or 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 CAN'T LEAVE:

• Identify a spot to shelter in, with more than one exit. Keep moving so you are away from the heat of the fire.
• Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your house.
• Close doors and windows to keep smoke out.
• Bring pets inside and restrain them.
• If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet the area.
• If the building catches fire, go to an area already burnt. Check around you for anything burning.

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)