Pewsey Vale grass fire contained, near Tanunda and Lyndoch, police deem it suspicious | Bolivar fire contained
A grass fire at Pewsey Vale near Tanunda has been declared contained as police say it may have been deliberately lit. Smoke will continue to drift in the Tanunda area today.
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A grass fire at Pewsey Vale, near Tanunda, which was on Monday threatening residents in Rowland Flat has been contained by firefighters overnight, as police declare it suspicious.
But the CFS has warned the fire may continue to cause smoke in the area, towards Rowland Flat and Tanunda.
“Members of the community are urged to close all doors and windows and stay indoors,” the message said.
The CFS issued a Watch and Act message for the fire around 7pm, about two hours after the fire started.
CFS firefighters were supported by six aircraft and eight local farm firefighting units, who worked with crews on the ground to contain the fire by 9pm, preventing it from spreading to nearby towns.
Water bombers made 16 drops which helped slow the fire, which burned in hilly, difficult terrain.
Crews patrolled the fireground overnight and will continue to monitor hot spots on Tuesday morning. Observational aircraft will also assist ground crew.
Police are investigating the cause of the blaze this morning to determine whether it was deliberately lit. About 20 hectares were burned in the blaze. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 33 000.
The fire was burning near Trial Hill Road in a northerly direction towards Rowland Flat, which was under direct threat last night.
A grass fire also broke out on Port Wakefield Road at Bolivar, north of Adelaide on Monday afternoon.
The fire, which burned in heavy vegetation towards Princes Highway and Paralowie, was contained.
Roads were reopened but police warned to drive with caution due to the emergency services vehicles still in the area.
No houses were evacuated, but a Watch and Act message was sent out by CFS.
MFS also contained a grass fire in Port Adelaide shortly after arrival.
The 100 sqm fire on the corner of Perkins Drive and Eastern Parade was extinguished within 20 minutes.
Road blocks are in place along Port Wakefield Road. Those travelling in peak hour should plan an alternate route pic.twitter.com/JGJxHTUClk
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