Port Lincoln bushfire

Just before 6pm Sunday 3 November emergency services were called to the intersection of Bernard Place and Garrett Road after reports of a scrub fire burning in a north east direction.

The fire was controlled by MFS with the assistance of CFS and contained to an area of approximately an acre. No homes were impacted and there were no injuries.

Following an investigation two local teens, a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old, were located nearby and arrested. They have both been charged with cause bushfire being recklessly indifferent and bailed to appear at the Port Lincoln Youth Court on 13 January.

Police would like to remind the public as we head into fire danger season that police will take a zero-tolerance approach to fires caused by deliberate, reckless or negligent behaviour – bushfires not only destroy communities and properties but have the potential to kill.

If you see a fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Anyone with information about people deliberately lighting fires or engaging in reckless or negligent fire lighting behaviour, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous.