Kangaroo Island fire threat reduced

THE threat from an uncontrolled bushfire burning out of control on Kangaroo Island has reduced.

The Country Fire Service has warned the fire is burning near Hog Bay rd, Franks Rd and Blue Gums Rd, about 5km from Penneshaw.

The fire has not been contained but the risk to life and property has reduced, according to a CFS statement.

Crews will be in attendance at the fire through the night.

Those in the area are asked to remain aware of the incident and continue to monitor the situation.

For more information contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361 or visit the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au

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Quake 10km from Kangaroo Island

A MINOR earthquake has been recorded offshore from Kangaroo Island in the Investigator Strait.

The magnitude 3.3 quake's epicentre was about 10km of the northern coast of Kangaroo Island and about 25km from Kingscote when it hit just before 8.30pm yesterday.

Geoscience Australia estimated the quake could have been felt within a radius of about 30km, covering parts of northern Kangaroo Island, including Kingscote, but not the South Australian mainland.

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