Houseboat fire at Caurnamont - 11 October 2026

SA Country Fire Service (CFS) crews responded to a houseboat fire at Caurnamont, approximately 30 kilometres northeast of Mannum on the River Murray, just after 11:00 am today.

Four CFS trucks and approximately 15 firefighters attended, working in challenging conditions to extinguish the fire.

The owners safely evacuated the houseboat. However, the fire destroyed the vessel, causing an estimated $500,000 in damage.

South Australia Police and SA Ambulance Service also attended.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

2026-10-11