Homes destroyed by Cherry Gardens bushfire as suspicions raised about cause
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Two houses have been destroyed in the Cherry Gardens bushfire, which is now contained, as investigations continue into whether the blaze was deliberately lit.
Key points:
Multiple ignition points have been identified
More than 2,500 hectares have been blackened in the blaze
An emergency warning for the fire in the Adelaide Hills was earlier downgraded to watch and act status and the Country Fire Service (CFS) announced on Monday evening that the fire was contained.
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Bushfire at Cherry Gardens
Please see below for information from the Country Fire Service regarding a large bushfire that started near Hicks Hill Road, Cherry Gardens.
EMERGENCY WARNING FOR A BUSHFIRE BURNING UNDER EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS
Issued for Hicks Hill Road, Orchard Road, Lewis Street, Prith Road near Cherry Gardens
You are now in danger. Take shelter in a solid building. Do not leave or enter this area in a vehicle or on foot. It is too late to leave as the roads will not be safe.
Conditions are dangerous and firefighters are now unable to prevent the fire spreading. Shelter before the fire arrives as heat can kill you well before the flames reach you.
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