21/10/2024
REMINDER : Total Fire Bans
Media and the public are advised that TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 21 October 2024 in the following Fire Ban Districts:
• West Coast - Extreme
Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted.
The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight to midnight tonight.
The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan.
Fire Danger Ratings
Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire.
What should you do
• If you don't have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option.
• In making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions.
• Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council.
• Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted today are fully extinguished before midnight tonight.
• Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions
Stay informed
• CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
• 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 1800 362 361
• CFS on Facebook or X
• Alert SA Mobile App
• On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners
For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).
