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Incident Update - Incident Update


At approximately 9pm on 29/01/2025, the CFS responded to a scrub fire 18km north west of Waikerie in the Riverland.

Approximately 26 volunteers on 8 trucks were on scene and have since controlled the fire. Firefighters were also supported by SA Police and…
January 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Advice - NANGKITA - Avoid Smoke


ACTION


Smoke from NANGKITA grass fire is in the Nangkita area(s).


Smoke can affect your health. You should stay informed and be aware of the health impacts of smoke on yourself and others.


Symptoms of exposure includes shortness of breath, wheezing and…
January 29, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Incident Update - NANGKITA Grass Fire


The CFS is responding to grass fire near Mount Compass in the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia.

Approximately 30 CFS firefighters are currently working on the fireground, supported by 6 aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft.…
January 29, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Watch & Act - NANGKITA Bushfire - Prepare to Leave


ACTION


Prepare to leave. Take action now as this bushfire may threaten your safety. Check that the path is clear and go to a safer place. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous.


The NANGKITA bushfire is uncontrolled. This grass…
January 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Incident Update - Incident Update


The CFS are continuing to monitor a mulch fire at Kanmantoo, 3km north-west of Callington in the Murraylands and Mount Lofty Ranges districts.

CFS crews have contained the fire and will remain on scene to monitor conditions and extinguish any flare ups within…
January 27, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Advice - PANORAMA Bushfire - Monitor Conditions


ACTION


Monitor local conditions and stay informed if you are in this area. Decide what you will do if the situation changes.


At this time there is no threat to life or property and firefighters are attending this fire.


More information…
January 27, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Incident Update - Incident Update


A warning message has been issued for this incident. Refer to the CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au for the most up to date warning information.

The CFS has responded to a mulch fire 3km North West of Callington in the Murraylands and Mount Lofty districts.…
January 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Advice - KANMANTOO - Avoid Smoke


ACTION


Smoke from a mulch fire at Kanmantoo is in the is in the vicinity of Mine Road and may impact the township of Callington in the Murraylands and Mount Lofty Ranges districts area(s).


Smoke can affect your health. You should stay informed and be aware…
January 27, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Incident Update - Grass fire Highland Valley


The CFS is responding to grass fire near Woodchester 12 kilometers from Mount Barker, South Australia.

Approximately 40 CFS firefighters and Farm Fire Units are currently working on the fireground, supported by 6 aircraft, including firebombers and…
January 25, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Advice - COLLINSFIELD - Avoid Smoke


ACTION


Smoke from COLLINSFIELD is in the Midnorth area(s).


Smoke can affect your health. You should stay informed and be aware of the health impacts of smoke on yourself and others.


Symptoms of exposure includes shortness of breath, wheezing and…
January 24, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Incident Update - Incident update for the Karatta fire


Fire fighting crews have been working to make safe the Karatta fire. To assist manage the fire, crews will be burning some of the unburnt vegetation within the fire area.

Additional smoke may be visible, throughout the afternoon, in the…
January 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Incident Update - Incident update for the Karatta fire


Fire fighting crews have been working to make safe the Karatta fire. To assist manage the fire, crews will be burning some of the unburnt vegetation within the fire area.

Additional smoke may be visible, throughout the afternoon, in the…
January 19, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Incident Update - Wangary Fire


The CFS has been actively monitoring a fire at Wangary approximately 17km from Coffin Bay on the Eyre peninsula, South Australia.
CFS volunteers on 6 trucks, supported by Farm Fire Units and machinery have prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent properties.…
January 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Advice - GOOLWA Structure Fire - Monitor Conditions


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There is a building fire on Gundagai St, Goolwa.


There is currently no threat to the community. If you are in this area, stay informed and monitor local conditions.


Smoke can affect people’s health. If you are having difficulty…
January 15, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Incident Update - Wistow Grass Fire


Issued for Wistow near Petwood, 9 km east of Mount Barker in the Mount Lofty Ranges.

The CFS is responding to a Grass Fire near Petwood, 9 km east of Mount Barker in the Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia.

CFS volunteers on 20 fire trucks, supported by 5…
January 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Advice - WISTOW Bushfire - Monitor Conditions


ACTION


Monitor local conditions and stay informed if you are in this area. Decide what you will do if the situation changes.


At this time there is no threat to life or property and firefighters are attending this fire.


More information will…
January 9, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Incident Update - Maaoupe


The Country Fire Service advises crews are attending too a hay stack fire near Maaoupe.

Four fire trucks being supported by farm fire units, water tankers and heavy machinery are currently extinguishing the fire. This may cause a significant amount of smoke to be…
January 6, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Incident Update - Joanna Fire


Firefighters from CFS, Dept of Environment and Water (National Parks and Wildlife Service) and Forest Industry brigades are continuing to monitor and extinguish a small number of active fire spots within the containment lines of this fire.

While this fire is…
January 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Incident Update - Hart Shed


CFS crews are responding to a hay shed fire near hart in the Mid North of South Australia.

CFS volunteers on four trucks are on scene working to create containment lines around the fire to prevent it from spreading to surrounding scrub.

The fire has completely…
January 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Incident Update - Hart Shed


CFS crews are responding to a hay shed fire near hart in the Mid North of South Australia.

CFS volunteers on four trucks are on scene working to create containment lines around the fire to prevent it from spreading to surrounding scrub.

The fire has completely…
January 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Incident Update - Joanna


Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteer firefighters are on scene at a scrub fire near Joanna in the Lower South East of South Australia.

There is a current warning message issued for the Joanna fire. Please refer to the CFS website, cfs.sa.gov.au for the most up to date…
January 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Advice - JOANNA Bushfire - Monitor Conditions


ACTION


Monitor local conditions and stay informed if you are in this area. Decide what you will do if the situation changes.


At this time there is no threat to life or property and firefighters are attending this fire.


More information will…
January 2, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Advice - PORT ELLIOT - Avoid Smoke


ACTION


Smoke from PORT ELLIOT is in the Port Elliot Road, Stock Drive area(s).


Smoke can affect your health. You should stay informed and be aware of the health impacts of smoke on yourself and others.


Symptoms of exposure includes shortness of breath,…
January 2, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Advice - JOANNA Bushfire - Monitor Conditions


ACTION


Monitor local conditions and stay informed if you are in this area. Decide what you will do if the situation changes.


At this time there is no threat to life or property and firefighters are attending this fire.


More information will…
January 2, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Incident Update - Joanna scrub fire


The Country Fire service, (CFS) volunteers will remain on scene overnight at a scrub fire near Joanna in the lower South East, South Australia.

There is a current warning message that has been issued for the Joanna fire. Please refer to the CFS website,…
January 1, 2025 at 10:41 AM