Author Topic: Scrub Fire - Bridgewater (Read 14603 times)

Camo · « **on:** March 21, 2007, 03:54:45 PM »

Gday,

Seems to be a decent fire going just south of Bridgewater. Not familiar with the area but according to the map it looks like impacting on the south side of bridgewater.

Lofty, Heysen, Onkaparinga, Sturt groups committed.

Blue · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:00:21 PM »

Should have stopped for pics!! *sigh* You know, if I'd have pulled over when I first saw the smoke plume it would have fizzled into nothing - its like hanging out your washing and being guaranteed rain

Lets hope they get it under control. There is barely a breath of wind up here, but plenty of dry fuel.

Camo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:01:54 PM »

Mawson and Strath Groups just responded.

According to the map its fairly steep terrain?

My bet is they are responding these crews just incase asset protection is needed. But not being there i wouldnt know.

bajdas · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:18:45 PM »

Seems to be between Wattle Ave & Cave Ave, Bridgewater.
SES paged as CFS hotline operators.

Blue · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:23:42 PM »

Started in the scrub on a ridge top just near the freeway (not sure how well that pic shows it Camo?), yep is a bit hilly around there.

Camo · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:28:48 PM »

Not a great deal of detail but here it is

Hope you dont mind me posting it

Blue · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:32:21 PM »

DISCLAIMER: Although it may appear that way, this image was not taken illegally while driving

This is just before the turn off to Hahndorf, which is on the right of the image.

bajdas · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:32:50 PM »

Bushfire Warning Message
4:07 PM 21 March 2007

Time Message Issued: 16:02

Date Message Issued: 21/03/2007

The CFS advises that a fire at Bridgewater near Engelbrecht Reserve poses a threat to public safety.

The Bridgewater fire is travelling in a North Westerley direction towards Wattle Street, Oratava Avenue, Orvieto Street, Cave Avenue and Russell Terrace

You should take shelter in your home or shelter in a solid structure immediately. Close all doors and windows, stay inside until the fire front has passed.

After the fire front has passed, you should immediately begin to check your home and extinguish anything that is burning.

You should not enter or return to the area as access is restricted and the roads may not be safe.

Firefighters are attending to this fire.

Stay tuned to ABC 891 or 5AA 1395 (AM Band) on a battery powered radio for more information, or call the CFS Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361.

This message must not be broadcast after: 21 Mar 2007 18:02

bajdas · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:33:35 PM »

Community Information
03:40 PM 21 March 2007

4:40pm update

Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers are currently at the scene of a bushfire at Bridgewater.

Reported to CFS around 3pm, close to 30 fire appliances and 230 firefighters are attempting to contain this blaze.

Two fixed wing water bombers are currently assisting firefighters on the ground. Adelaide Bank Rescue Helicopter 53 is also in attendance.

The fire is generally travelling in a northwesterly direction, however it is burning on multiple fronts.

Asset protection is currently being undertaken in near Oratavia and Wattle Streets.

The fire has burnt around 32 hectares of grass and scrub

3:40pm

SA Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers are currently responding to a grass fire burning along Mount Barker Road at Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills. Reported to CFS at around 2:45 pm, more than 60 CFS volunteers have been responded to the fire. Two fixed wing water bombing aircraft have also been responded.

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Camo · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:37:18 PM »

Was waiting for you to dodge the bullet Blue.

Channel 10 news just reported it as 20m or 200m from homes (didnt hear right)

Camo · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:48:02 PM »

MFS Just been paged also

Glen Osmond 441, St Marys 401,Adelaide Station 202 & Car 41

MFS: RESPOND Strike Team 21/03/07 17:12,STIRLING CFS,STIRLING, MAP 0 0 0 ,,STAGING AT TOLL GATE ATTEND STIRLING STATION,DAILY INC. NO. 57,441 401 202 41*CFSRES:

Camo · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2007, 05:24:13 PM »

Channel 10 just reported that a backburn is about to commence.

Blue is nearby and says there is alot of idle appliances doing nothing.

Camo · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2007, 05:27:12 PM »

5:30pm update

Firefighters are still attempting to contain this fire.

Firefighters have undertaken asset protection in the vicinity of Wattle Street and Oratava Avenue.

CFS is about to commence a backburn in the vicinity of Wattle Street. This backburn is expected to generate a significant amount of smoke.

Currently the Strathalbyn Road is closed between Cave Avenue and Stock Road.

This will shortly be extended from the Cave Avenue end back to the Mount Barker Road turn off. This traffic will be diverted back onto the Freeway.

All roads to the south of Osterley Street (into the back of the reserve) hae been closed.

At the Stock Road end of the fire alternative routes are Longwood Road and Leslie Creek Road.

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bittenyakka · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2007, 05:49:35 PM »

well i was at station 20 when 202 was sent CQO to station 44 and I also no east torrents has sent a strike team. Lastly i can see the smoke from my house and it doesn't look to bad.

Zippy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2007, 05:53:41 PM »

I found it quite strange to see burnside pumper going up the freeway to this fire...

Scania_1 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2007, 07:01:40 PM »

Burnside Pumper? Why is that strange?? Quiet on here tonight, everyone must be at the fire.

Blue · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2007, 07:51:10 PM »

Not alot happening up there (except at the Bridgwater Inn, that is going off

), smells great though, gotta love that scrub fire scent. Much nicer than burning car or sofa....

wilma · « **Reply #17 on:** March 21, 2007, 08:09:10 PM »

just couldn't help your self blue

Camo · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2007, 08:18:13 PM »

I seen a page near the start where the OIC was asking for a pumper strike team. Maybe that is why Burnside Pumper responded?

Alan (Big Al) · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2007, 08:26:39 PM »

Why not respond their pumper MFS can cover their area pretty easily???

Zippy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 21, 2007, 08:28:51 PM »

Quote from: ath on March 21, 2007, 07:01:40 PM

Burnside Pumper? Why is that strange?? Quiet on here tonight, everyone must be at the fire.

oh lol...just checked on the promotions website that pumpers actually have a tank lol....confusing nameing/numbering system sometimes...pumper 32 ahhhh....so not its not strange hehe...

bajdas · « **Reply #21 on:** March 21, 2007, 10:37:30 PM »

Bridgewater Fire ContainedMedia Release
21:10 PM 21 March 2007

Firefighters from the SA Country Fire Service (CFS), Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) have contained the fire burning at Bridgewater in the Adelaide Hills.

The fire burnt around 21 hectares and was reported to CFS around 3:00pm this afternoon.

More than 280 firefighters in 35 appliances attended to the fire.

Two fixed winged water bombers and the Adelaide Bank Rescue Helicopter supported firefighters.

The fire burnt a mix of scrub and grass and access to some areas was difficult due to the steep terrain.

Firefighters undertook a backburn in the Wattle Street area to assist in consolidating a control line.

A number of homes were threatened in this area.

Firefighters will remain on the fireground overnight blacking out and mopping up.

The cause is being investigated.

SA Firey · « **Reply #22 on:** March 22, 2007, 02:37:37 PM »

Quote from: Camo on March 21, 2007, 08:18:13 PM

I seen a page near the start where the OIC was asking for a pumper strike team. Maybe that is why Burnside Pumper responded?

Correct, Lofty Duty Officer requested a Pumper Strike Team due to assets under threat and Burnside,Hahndorf,Mt Barker,Stirling responded

SA Firey · « **Reply #23 on:** March 22, 2007, 02:38:45 PM »

A few pics

SA Firey · « **Reply #24 on:** March 22, 2007, 02:42:31 PM »