Tag: Country Fire Services
Catastrophic fire conditions forecast for region
THE Limestone Coast will face catastrophic fire conditions today as the community prepares to swelter with temperatures expected to soar into the mid 40s...
Emergency volunteer ‘challenges’ outlined
CHALLENGES facing volunteerism, including attracting new members and business sector support, were outlined to the Millicent Business Community Association last week.
The South Australian Fire...
Wild wind keeps coastal SES crew busy
WILD weather swept through Southend on Tuesday afternoon and damaged homes, sheds and fences.
Wind gusts of 90kph caused roofing iron to be lifted, blew...
Fire volunteers kept busy
COUNTRY Fire Service (CFS) volunteers in the region were busy over the weekend as they battled several serious grass fires, which threatened homes near...
Carpenter Rocks fire contained
FAVOURABLE weather conditions and a swift response from local firefighters prevented a grass fire from becoming a major emergency incident at Carpenter Rocks on...
Beach blaze battled
FAULTY solar panels are believed to have caused a fire that caused around $300,000 worth of damage to a Southend property last week.
A team...
Port MacDonnell woman killed in head-on crash
A PORT MacDonnell woman has died following a serious two-car head-on crash on the Riddoch Highway near Coonawarra on Sunday afternoon.
Police responded to reports...