If anyone is crossing the Nullarbor, keep an eye out for the Bushfires burning there,

Bushfire Advice - in the vicinity of Nuytsland Nature Reserve, including Eyre Highway, in the Shire of Dundas

• Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.

• Three fires are burning in the nature reserve, including 20km south-west of Chooklebiddy in the Nalonya area; 65km south-west of Caiguna in the Toolina Cove area and 65km south-south-east of Caiguna in the Baxter Cliffs area.

• A number of roads and tracks have been closed including:

  • All access tracks south of Eyre Highway to Baxter Cliffs between Toolinna Cove track and Chooklebiddy

  • Telegraph track between Point Culver and Chooklebiddy/Twilight Cove

• If driving

  • Be extremely careful when driving through the area.

  • Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.

  • Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.

  • If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.

  • EXTRA INFORMATION:

    • The fire was reported at 11:00 AM on 28 November 2017 and currently there has been 13,700 hectares burnt.

    • The cause of the fire is lightning.
  • Take care in your travels People and have a safe crossing, 
• K.J.