Dozens of firefighters are working tirelessly through the night to combat a significant blaze in South Australia’s Lower South East region. The Country Fire Service (CFS) initially issued an emergency warning for the scrub fire near Fox, approximately 40 kilometers south of Lucindale, but has since downgraded it to a watch and act level.
The fire, fueled by strong winds through dense native scrub, has already scorched over 170 hectares. Acting Deputy Chief Officer Brenton Hastie reported that the alarm was raised around 2 PM, and crews are prepared to fight the fire for the foreseeable future. “We are hopeful for rain overnight, but this fire will require the attention of staff and volunteers for at least the next 36 hours,” he stated.
To bolster their efforts, the CFS has deployed two large air tankers from Victoria and the ACT, along with approximately 20 ground trucks and 80 firefighters, including a strike team from Victoria’s Country Fire Authority. The tankers have begun laying down retardant lines on the northern edge of the fire and will continue their operations until dusk.
In addition to aerial support, heavy machinery is on-site to create mineral earth breaks, which will aid firefighters in slowing or halting the fire’s spread. Overall, the CFS is supported by a total of seven aircraft in its firefighting efforts.
As the situation develops, the community remains vigilant, hoping for favorable weather conditions to assist in the firefighting efforts.
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