Advice Message

Message ID: 0004870
Time Message Issued: 03:00
Date Message Issued: 03/08/2020

Fire Origin / Fire Name: PORT AUGUSTA WEST

Issued for Port Augusta in South Australia's far north

MFS advises that crews are responding to a structure fire at a home and nearby motel business.

The location of the incident is near the corner of Burgoyne Street and the Eyre Highway at Port Augusta WEST.

The incident is causing smoke and embers to drift across the highway and neighbourhood. People with respiratory issues are advised to remain indoors and close all doors and windows until the smoke has passed. Traffic on the Eyre Highway may be impacted by this incident.

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: 03/08/2020 07:00

Stay informed

Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet, mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours.

MFS website www.mfs.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 then ask for 1300 362 361.

MFS on Twitter

On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners

Warning message SA Metropolitan Fire Service
Message ID: 0004870 Time Message Issued: 03:00 Date Message Issued: 03/08/2020 Fire Origin / Fire Name: PORT AUGUSTA WEST ADVICE MESSAGE Issued for Port Augusta in South Australia's far north MFS advises that crews are responding to a structure fire at a home and nearby motel business. The location of the incident is near the corner of Burgoyne Street and the Eyre Highway at Port Augusta WEST. The incident is causing smoke and embers to drift across the highway and neighbourhood. People with respiratory issues are advised to remain indoors and close all doors and windows until the smoke has passed. Traffic on the Eyre Highway may be impacted by this incident. This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: 03/08/2020 07:00 For further information refer to the MFS website www.mfs.sa.gov.au
Stay informed Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet, mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours. MFS website www.mfs.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 then ask for 1300 362 361. MFS on Twitter On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners Do not rely on a single source for emergency warning information.
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ADVICE MESSAGE

Stay informed

Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet, mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours.

Do not rely on a single source for emergency warning information.