Friday, Oct 05, 2012 at 21:25
Hi Shaker,
I using info from the FESA Website:
ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people 20 kilometres north of
Neale Junction in the
Great Victoria Desert in the Shire of
Laverton.
The fire has been burning for three to four weeks but has now crossed the Connie Sue Road, 20 kilometres north of
Neale Junction. This has resulted in the closure of Connie Sue Road and the
Anne Beadell Highway.
Motorists and campers who are in the area or planning on travelling through the area should make alternate arrangements.
There is no threat to lives or homes but there is a lot of smoke in the area. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date.
WHAT TO DO:
Adhere to road closures.
Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
Check the Fire Danger Rating for your area to help you decide what to do www.fesa.wa.gov.au/firedangerratings.
ROAD CLOSURES:
The Connie Sue Road and the
Anne Beadell Highway are closed from
Warburton,
Laverton and the Trans Line at
Rawlinna.
Motorists should adhere to road closures and avoid the area.
For further details contact Shire of
Laverton.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
The bushfire has burnt through 800,000 hectares.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
FESA and the Shire of
Laverton are monitoring the fire.
CAUSE:
The cause of the fire is unknown.
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It may be out by the time you get there,
check the website when you get to
Coober Pedy.
Cheers
Alan
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