Update #2
LOCATION: Chinner Road, LAKE BENNETT
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - A fire is going in the area. Monitor the situation for changes.
FIRE TYPE: Bushfire.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 29/06/2022 08:34 hours
STATUS: GOING - A fire which is spreading on one or more fronts. Effective containment strategies are not in place for the entire perimeter.
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA: Smoke from this fire may affect visibility, Active fire may occur close to the roadside , Firefighting crews may be working close to the roadside.
WHAT TO DO: Prepare your property now. Conditions may change, monitor conditions in your area. Stay informed until threat is reduced. Avoid the area.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Firefighter crews are currently responding to multiple fires within the Lake Bennett area. Please take caution when traveling through the area and turn on your headlights when traveling through smoke.
For the safety of firefighting crews and other vehicles, drivers in the area are urged to slow down, turn on headlights and drive safely for the conditions. For further information regarding bushfires, visit Fire Incident Map.
Please report any suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
IT IS EXPECTED THIS SITUATION MAY CONTINUE UNTIL: 29/06/2022 11:00 hours
INFORMATION AUTHORISED BY: Incident Controller