Fire at Mobilong smothers Murray Bridge in smoke
A fire is burning on the riverfront near Murray Bridge.
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Locals are warned to beware of smoke from a fire burning along the riverfront at Mobilong, northeast of Murray Bridge.
The fire, near the end of Hutchinson Drive, started in willow trees and vegetation along the riverbank around 11.30am.
At its peak, about 20 firefighting units and seven aircraft were being used in efforts to control the fire.
Many local firefighters had to rush out of the funeral of the late Roger Kilpatrick, a Country Fire Service life member with more than 44 years’ service, to attend.
Smoke blocked out the sun and embers began falling across Murray Bridge's central business district.
Onlookers filled the car park at the railway station, Thiele Reserve and other vantage points, some having seen the smoke from as far away as Rockleigh.
By 1.30pm, the fire was not yet under control, but all water-bombing aircraft had been called off.
Beware of smoke, CFS warns
Meanwhile, the CFS warned locals to beware of smoke in the air.
Symptoms of smoke exposure includes shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing, burning eyes, running nose, chest tightness, chest pain and dizziness or light-headedness.
If you or anyone in your care is having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention from your local GP.
If your symptoms become severe, call 000.
- More information: www.cfs.sa.gov.au.
