BUSHFIRE ADVICE MESSAGE

Fire Name: PORT LINCOLN

Note: The following message is to be read on air verbatim as soon as possible and then at regular intervals thereafter or until the message expires or is superseded by another message related to this incident.

Time Message Issued: 18:01
Date Message Issued: 13/01/2013

The MFS advises that a STRUCTURE fire at PORT LINCOLN is causing smoke to be visible in the TOWNSHIP AREA, AND TRAVELLING TOWARDS LINCOLN HIGHWAY AND WINTERS HILL area(s). While this fire does not present any threat to people in the PORT LINCOLN area, people in the affected area are advised to close all doors and windows and stay indoors if you suffer from any respiratory conditions. Road users are advised to use caution on the roads as smoke may significantly reduce visibility. Repeating, MFS advises that a STRUCTURE fire at PORT LINCOLN is causing smoke to be visible in the TOWNSHIP AREA, AND TRAVELLING TOWARDS LINCOLN HIGHWAY AND WINTERS HILL area(s).

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For information about bushfires, check the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or call the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361.

This message must not be broadcast after: 13 Jan 2013 18:31