South Australia | 15 Jan 2012
Media and the public are advised that TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for Monday, 16 January 2012 in the following Fire Ban Districts:
Northwest Pastoral – SEVERE
West Coast – SEVERE
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 tonight to midnight tomorrow.
The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan.
FIRE DANGER RATINGS
Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Severe, well prepared and actively defended houses can offer safety during a fire.
If you don’t have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option.
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.
For further information contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361 or visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au
