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Montacute -- bushfire emergency warning Montacute - bushfire emergency warning

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Uncontrolled bushfire burning on Gorge Road at Montacute, east of ... (ABC News)

Firefighters are hoping to prevent a fire at Montacute from crossing Gorge Road before an expected wind change this afternoon, because it could then head ...

This scrub fire is burning in a south-easterly direction towards the Montacute Quarry and Montacute Road, Montacute. Check that the path is clear and go to a safer place. "Leave now.

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Emergency warning: uncontrolled bushfire in Adelaide Hills (Glam Adelaide)

The CFS have issued an emergency warning for a bushfire burning in Montacute. Take shelter now.

- Identify a safe place inside, with more than one exit, before the fire arrives. This scrub fire is burning in both a Southerly and Easterly direction towards the Montacute Quarry and Gorge Road, Castambul. The CFS, supported by SAPOL and SAMFS is responding to a scrub fire at Gorge Road, Montacute. The Montacute fire is uncontrolled. - CFS on - On local Do not leave or enter this area in a vehicle or on foot. - If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet the area. - CFS website It is too late to leave as the roads will not be safe. - 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. Conditions are dangerous and firefighters are now unable to prevent the fire spreading.”

Emergency Warning Message - MONTACUTE Issued 14 Jan 11:50 ... (Country Fire Service)

Media please note SEWS required. Issued for Gorge Rd, Main Ridge Track and Montacute, near Athelstone in the Mount Lofty Ranges. You are now in danger.

Bushfire at Montacute (SA Police)

Emergency services are responding to a bushfire at Montacute near Gorge Road. Just after 11am today (Saturday 14 January), police and fire crews were called to ...

This scrub fire is burning in both a Southerly and Easterly direction towards the Montacute Quarry and Gorge Road, Castambul. The Montacute fire is uncontrolled. Corkscrew Road is closed between Gorge Road and Montacute Road. Refer to the CFS website for the most up to date warning information. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous. Take action now as this bushfire may threaten your safety. This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Jan 14 2023 18:00 There is currently a Warning Message issued for this fire. This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Jan 14 2023 21:00 Date Message Issued: 14/01/2023 End of Message Gorge Road remains closed to the public between the intersections of Kirkevue Road and Corkscrew Road.

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Firefighters battle blaze in Adelaide Hills as residents of Montacute ... (The Guardian)

Bushfire downgraded to 'watch and act' on Saturday afternoon as nine firebombers and spotter aircraft tried to contain the spread.

The warning for people in Montacute said: “Conditions are dangerous and firefighters are now unable to prevent the fire spreading. According to the 2021 census, Montacute has 332 residents. Two local roads were closed. On Friday, the CFS issued a total fire ban for Saturday for several areas in South Australia, including the Mount Lofty Ranges, saying the weather conditions meant the risk of fire was extreme. Police and the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service were also on the scene. At 1.38pm on Saturday, the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) issued a request for people in Montacute and the surrounding area near Athelstone in the Mount Lofty Ranges to leave the area.

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Australia live news: fire threatens town in Adelaide Hills; 'We've got ... (msnNOW)

The CFS, supported by SA Police, SA Metropolitan Fire Service and Dept of Environment and Water are responding to a scrub fire in the Black Hill Conservation ...

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Watch and Act: Hawthorndene fire (The National Tribune)

The CFS has issued the following Watch and Act message for a fire burning at Hawthorndene. Message ID: 0006468 Time Message Issued: 18:58 Date Message.

- Identify a safe place inside, with more than one exit, before the fire arrives. This scrub fire is burning in a Northerly direction towards Olave Hill Road, Suffolk Road, Upper Sturt Road and the Belair National Park. - CFS on The HAWTHORNDENE fire is uncontrolled. Take action now as this bushfire may threaten your safety. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous.

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Watch and Act: uncontrolled bushfire in Hawthorndene (Glam Adelaide)

The CFS have issued a Watch And Act for a bushfire burning uncontrolled at Hawthorndene, issued for Olave Hill Road, Suffolk Road, Upper Sturt Road, Hawthorndene near Belair National Park. Residents are told to prepare to leave.

- Identify a safe place inside, with more than one exit, before the fire arrives. - CFS on - On local This scrub fire is burning in a Northerly towards Olave Hill Road, Suffolk Road, Upper Sturt Road and the Belair National Park. - CFS website - Information Hotline The HAWTHORNDENE fire is uncontrolled. - If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet the area. - Secure your pets for travel. - Bring pets inside and restrain them. - Tell family and friends of your plans. - Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.

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