Deep Creek Fire
This webpage provides the latest updates on the Deep Creek Fire and is refreshed regularly to help keep residents and visitors informed as the situation evolves.
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Table of contents
Updates: Saturday 7 February
Updates: Friday 6 February
- Yankalilla community meeting recording
- Register for wellbeing support
- Back burning operations and public information map
- Incident update (4:41 pm)
- Incident update (10:34 am)
- Interstate support arrives
- Travel advice
Updates: Thursday 5 February
Updates: Wednesday 4 February
- Community engagement (9:00 pm)
- Incident Update (8:30 pm)
- Update on fire impacts (04:30 pm)
- Road closures (03:00 pm)
- Incident Update (11:45 am)
Updates: Tuesday 3 February
- Incident Update (9:30 pm)
- Fireground activity and map
- Thank you for the donations
- Cape Jervis community information spot
- Incident Update (11:30 am)
Injured wildlife and stray pets
Update at 9:00 am, 7 February
If you come across injured wildlife or stray pets affected by the Deep Creek bushfire, please contact SA Veterinary Emergency Management (SAVEM) for assistance:
- Call 0477 055 233
- Email info@savem.org.au
At this stage, no livestock impacts have been recorded.
For bushfire-related advice on caring for stock, visit pir.sa.gov.au/bushfires.
Yankalilla community meeting recording
Update at 9:00 pm, 6 February
The recording of today’s Deep Creek Fire community information session at the Yankalilla Football Club is now available. The session, led by Incident Controller Cameron Leary with support from partner agencies, covered the latest updates on the fire and provided an opportunity for community questions.
Footage courtesy of ABC News.
Register for Wellbeing Support
Update at 6:40 pm, 6 February
The Deep Creek Fire is affecting local individuals, families, and the wider community in many different ways. If you have been, or are feeling affected, and would like someone to talk to you can register for a call back from the Australian Red Cross by completing the SA Deep Creek Fires - Register for Wellbeing Support registration form.
Once registered, a member of the Australian Red Cross team will phone you during between 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Saturday to offer psychosocial support and check in on your wellbeing.
The Australian Red Cross will also work closely with the local council and community engagement teams to ensure relevant support can be best coordinated across the area.
Back burning operations and public information map
Update at 5:25 pm, 6 February
Back burning operations have re-started in the southeastern area of the fireground as of 3pm this afternoon within the Deep Creek National Park. This is likely to cause an influx of smoke in the area, which will likely increase into the evening and into tomorrow.
Aerial incendiary burning operations are occurring, which will strengthen control lines by removing unburnt fuels.
Rugged and undulating terrain has caused challenges for crews to access areas of the fireground. As a result, CFS in conjunction with National Parks and Wildlife Services, are using our aerial resources to assist in managing the burn.
Back burning is a technique regularly used to control the spread of fire by reducing fuels in the area and therefore reducing the risk of embers starting new fires or spreading fire. These initial operations will help to set up a clear area for firefighters on the fireground that will undertake ground ignition along Tapanappa Ridge Road and secure the burnt area into the coast this evening.
To allow for safe and effective back burning operations. Ground crews are in place to monitor and support the burning operations and will remain into the coming days.
Incident Update
Update at 4:41 pm, 6 February
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) are continuing to work towards containing the Deep Creek Fire in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia which has burnt a little more than 3,700 hectares.
Increased back burning efforts, along with heavy machinery and aircraft, are working to create and consolidate containment lines along Black Bullock Road, Tapanappa Road and Tapanappa Ridge Road. Asset protection is being maintained for the park headquarters, workshop and Stringybark campground during these backburning efforts. The fire behaviour remains dynamic with influence from the steep terrain and coastal winds causing the fire to change at short notice.
The increased burning operations, along with the ongoing fire, will create a significant increase in smoke over the area today and into the weekend.
If the containment lines are not effective, the predicted spread of this fire has the potential to reach surrounding communities including Rapid Bay, Second Valley and Yankalilla. While backburning and firefighting efforts are focussed on minimising the risk of this fire spreading, communities in these areas are urged to be ready to enact their bushfire survival plan and stay informed in case the situation changes.
More than 200 firefighters from CFS, Department for Environment and Water, Forestry SA, Farm Fire Units, New South Wales Rural Fire Service and Victorian Country Fire Authority are working on the fire today. Aircraft have already performed approximately 1000 drops over the fire and will also continue supporting ground crews in the coming days.
At this time we understand that at least seven structures have been impacted. Our crews will conduct assessments of any potential additional impacts when conditions allow.
Stay informed using multiple sources including the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app. A dedicated page has been created on the CFS website at www.cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire/ for this incident where ongoing updates and community information can be found.
Main South Road remains open to all motorists, however, speed restrictions may apply. If you must travel in the area, please drive to conditions and follow directions from emergency services. Hazardous tree assessments are being conducted, with the intent of re-opening roads as soon as it is safe to do so. Current road closures are available at traffic.sa.gov.au.
The public are reminded to stay out of the broader area where possible. Anyone within the impacted area will be allowed to leave via the closed roads but will not be able to return until roads are reopened. Given the unpredictable nature of this fire any road closures could change at short notice. CFS still urges anyone to continue avoiding the areas surrounding this fire where possible.
The Deep Creek National Park, Talisker Conservation Park and Second Valley Forest are closed.
A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. A base camp has been established at the Wirrina Cove Holiday Park oval which will create an increase in emergency services vehicle traffic. The public is asked to stay clear of these areas.
People are also reminded this is an active fireground where the situations is constantly changing. Anyone in the area is reminded to stay away where possible and follow directions from emergency service personnel. This includes the use of drones which pose a serious risk to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.
Travel advice
Update at 12:22 pm, 6 February
Due to the ongoing Deep Creek Fire, please delay any non essential travel to Second Valley, Rapid Bay, Delamere, Cape Jervis, and surrounding areas while the fire continues to burn.
There is still an active fire risk, and many emergency vehicles and personnel are moving throughout the district. Keeping the area clear helps crews work safely and respond quickly where they’re needed most.
Staying away from the area also keeps you safe, as fireground conditions are continually changing and can expand quickly into nearby areas.
If you’re already in the area and need local information, contact the Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre in Yankalilla. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and encourage you to stay informed through official CFS updates or the Alert SA app.
Interstate support arrives
Update at 12:22 pm, 6 February
On Thursday, South Australia received additional support for the Deep Creek Fire, with interstate strike teams and incident management personnel arriving the state from Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
The support from interstate crews will strengthen local capability at a critical stage of the fire response and provide much-needed rest opportunities for CFS crews who have been working relentlessly since the fire began.
Approximately 50 CFA personnel, plus 10 of their trucks, have arrived in South Australia; accompanied by more than 55 NSW and 5 QLD personnel.
Incident Update
Update at 10:34 pm, 6 February
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) are continuing to work towards containing the Deep Creek Fire in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.
Back burning efforts, along with heavy machinery and aircraft, are working to create containment lines along Black Bullock Road, Tapanappa Road and Tapanappa Ridge Road. Asset protection is being maintained for the park headquarters, workshop and Stringybark campground during these backburning efforts. The fire behaviour remains dynamic with influence from the steep terrain and coastal winds causing the fire to change at short notice.
This work along with the ongoing fire will continue to push smoke over the area into the end of the week and over the weekend.
If the containment lines are not effective, the predicted spread of this fire has the potential to reach surrounding communities including Rapid Bay, Second Valley and Yankalilla. Firefighting efforts are taking every precaution to limit the risk of this fire spreading however, communities in these areas are urged to be ready to enact their bushfire survival plan and stay informed for if the situation changes.
To help the community understand the ongoing risk of this fire CFS is holding a community meeting at Yankalilla Football Club on Friday 6 February at 12.30 pm. It will also be streamed online on the CFS website at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire/.
More than 200 firefighters from CFS, Department for Environment and Water, Forestry SA, Farm Fire Units, New South Wales Rural Fire Service and Victorian Country Fire Authority are working on the fire today. Aircraft have already performed approximately 1000 drops over the fire and will also continue supporting ground crews in the coming days.
At this time we understand that at least seven structures have been impacted. Our crews will conduct assessments of any potential additional impacts when conditions allow.
Stay informed using multiple channels including the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app. A dedicated page has been created for this incident. Ongoing updates and community information on this fire can be found on the CFS website at www.cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire/.
Main South Road has now reopened to all motorists, however, speed restrictions may apply. There are road closures in place. If you must travel in the area, please drive to conditions and follow directions from emergency services. Hazardous tree assessments are being conducted, with the intent of re-opening roads as soon as it is safe to do so.
The public are reminded to stay out of the broader area where possible. Anyone within the impacted area will be allowed to leave via the closed roads but will not be able to return until they are reopened. Given the unpredictable nature of this fire any road closures could change at short notice. CFS still urges anyone to continue avoiding the areas surrounding this fire where possible.
The Deep Creek National Park, Talisker Conservation Park and Second Valley Forest are completely closed.
A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. The public is asked to stay clear of these areas.
People are also reminded this is an active fireground where the situations is constantly changing. Anyone in the area is reminded to stay away where possible and follow directions from emergency service personnel. This includes the use of drones which pose a serious risk to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.
Incident Update
Update at 9:00 pm, 5 February
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) are commencing to work towards planning to contain the Deep Creek Fire in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia. Back burning efforts along with heavy machinery and aircraft are working to create containment lines along Black Bullock Road, Tapanappa Road and Tapanappa Ridge Road, excluding the park headquarters, workshop and Stringybark campground.
The fire behaviour remains dynamic with influence from the steep terrain and coastal winds causing the fire to change at short notice. If the containment lines created today are not able to hold the fire and it breaches Black Bullock Road, planned work will begin in the area between Three Bridges Road and Black Bullock Road. If required this work will be done on Friday 6 February 2026. This work along with the ongoing fire will continue to push smoke over the area into the end of the week and over the weekend. Predictions of the potential spread of this fire with the current conditions, if the containment lines, are not effective has it reaching surrounding communities including Rapid Bay, Second Valley and Yankalilla.
Firefighting efforts are taking every precaution to limit the risk of this fire spreading however, communities in these areas are urged to be ready to enact their bushfire survival plan and stay informed for if the situation changes.
To help the community understand the ongoing risk of this fire CFS is holding a community meeting at Yankalilla Football Club on Friday 6 February at 12.30 pm. It will also be streamed online on the CFS website at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire/ More than 200 firefighters from CFS, Department for Environment and Water, Forestry SA, Farm Fire Units and Victorian Country Fire Authority attending the fire tomorrow.
Aircraft, who have already performed more than 990 drops over the fire, will also continue supporting ground crews. There is a warning message issued for this fire. Please stay informed through the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app. Ongoing updates and community information on this fire can now be found on the CFS website at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire/
Firefighting efforts at a bushfire is not possible without support from partner agencies. We want to thank SA SES, SA Metropolitan Fire Service, Department for Environment and Water, Forestry SA, Farm Fire Units, Local Government and SA Police.
Main South Road has now reopened to all motorists however, speed restrictions may apply. If travelling in the area please drive to conditions and follow directions from emergency services. Talisker Road, Rarkang Road, Three Bridges Road, Blowhole Beach Road, Tent Rock Road and Range Road West and Tapanappa Road remain closed. The Deep Creek National Park, Talisker Conservation Park and Second Valley Forrest are fully closed. Visitors should remain alert and stay informed.
Community are reminded to stay out of the current warning area where possible. Anyone within the impacted area will be allowed to leave via the closed roads but will not be able to return until they are reopened. Given the unpredictable nature of this fire any road closures could change at short notice.
CFS still urges anyone to continue avoiding the areas surrounding this fire where possible. A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. The public is asked to stay clear of these areas. People are also reminded this is an active fireground where the situations is constantly changing. Anyone is the area is reminded to stay away where possible and follow directions from emergency service personnel. This includes the use of drones which pose a serious risk to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.
Deep Creek Fire community information session
Starts at 12:30 pm, Friday 6 February
Yankalilla Football Club
104A Main South Road, Yankalilla
The SA Country Fire Service, with partner agencies, is holding community information sessions to share the latest updates on the Deep Creek fire and to answer questions. The session will be led by Incident Controller Cameron Leary, with partner agencies in attendance to provide information and respond to community questions.
What to expect:
- Live stream of the Yankalilla session
- Deputy State Controller Fire-HazMat Ray Jackson will be in attendance
- Opportunity to ask questions during or after the session with the Deputy State Controller Fire-HazMat
Due to expected high attendance, additional venues have been arranged with live streaming and Council staff on site at the Yankalilla Library and the Yankalilla Council Chamber.
Watch online:
If you cannot attend either location, you can watch the session live online via Microsoft Teams.
Livestream link:
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 455 760 179 993 27
Passcode: um2WT7jQ
This ensures everyone can access the same information, whether attending in person or online.
Recording:
The meeting will be recorded, and a link will be made available on the CFS website and social media channels following the meeting.
Incident Update
Update at 10:50 am, 5 February
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) have commenced day 5 of firefighting efforts at the Deep Creek National Park fire in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.
Fire activity is predicted to remain erratic today with continued influence from terrain and coastal winds causing the fire to change directions and spread into hard-to-access terrain, which may cause the situation to change at short notice. The fire size remains at more than 3,400 hectares.
Firefighters are continuing to strengthen control lines around the fire and to extinguish hot spots in the fireground. Backburning operations continued overnight and are planned to commence again tonight, which will cause an increase in fire activity and smoke over the area this afternoon and the coming days. Heavy machinery, ground crews and aircraft are working to limit the risk of spread into surrounding plantations.
This significant fire activity has prompted a request for additional support, with interstate strike teams and incident management personnel from Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland set to arrive in the coming days.
These deployments will strengthen local capability at a critical stage of the fire response and provide much-needed rest opportunities for CFS crews who have been working relentlessly since the fire began.
At this time we understand at least three structures have been lost, with the possibility of additional structures being impacted. SA Police will assist with assessments of these structures over the coming days.
Firefighting efforts at a bushfire are not possible without support from partner agencies. We want to thank SA State Emergency Service, SA Metropolitan Fire Service, Department for Environment and Water, Forestry SA, Farm Fire Units, Local Government and SA Police.
CFS and District of Yankalilla Community Engagement Officers will be available to give an update to community members today, Thursday, 5 February 2025 at the below times and locations.
- 10:30 am in front of Delamere General Store
- 12:30 pm in front of Cape Jervis Tavern
Ongoing updates and community information on this fire can now be found on the CFS website at www.cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire.
Main South Road has now reopened to all motorists, however, speed restrictions may apply. If travelling in the area please drive to conditions and follow directions from emergency services. Talisker Road, Rarkang Road, Three Bridges Road, Blowhole Beach Road, Tent Rock Road, Range Road West and Tapanappa Road remain closed. The Deep Creek National Park, Talisker Conservation Park and Second Valley Forrest are closed. Visitors should remain alert and stay informed.
The community are reminded to stay out of the current warning area where possible. Anyone within the impacted area is able to leave via the closed roads; however, once they have left, they will not be able to return until the roads are reopened. Given the unpredictable nature of this fire, any road closures could change at short notice. CFS still urges anyone to continue avoiding the areas surrounding this fire where possible.
A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. The public is asked to stay clear of these areas.
People are also reminded that this is an active fireground where the situation is constantly changing. Anyone in the area is reminded to stay away where possible and follow directions from emergency service personnel. This includes the use of drones, which pose a serious risk to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.
Community Engagement
Update at 9:30 pm, 4 February
CFS and District of Yankalilla Community Engagement Officers will be available to give an update to community members tomorrow at the below times and locations.
- 10:30 am in front of Delamere General Store
- 12:30 pm in front of Cape Jervis Tavern
Incident Update
Update at 8:30 pm, 4 February
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) have had some success today laying the ground work to create a perimeter around the North West side of the Deep Creek Fire towards Cape Jervis at the Deep Creek National Park fire in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia. This great work will allow for further fire management over the next few days.
We have seen a steady spread of the fire today increasing to more than 3,400 hectares. This fire is predicted to remain erratic with influence from the terrain and coastal winds causing the fire to change directions and spread into surrounding hard to access terrain which may cause the situation to change at short notice.
Firefighting efforts are planned to continue for a prolonged period of time. Heavy machinery, ground crews and aircraft are working to limit the risk of spread into surrounding plantation. This work along with the ongoing fire will continue to push smoke over the area into the end of the week and over the weekend.
At this time we understand at least three structures have been lost, with the possibility of additional structures being impacted. SA Police will assist with assessments of these structures over the coming days.
There is a warning message issued for this fire. Please stay informed through the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app.
Firefighting efforts at a bushfire is not possible without support from partner agencies. We want to thank SA SES, SA Metropolitan Fire Service, Department for Environment and Water, Forestry SA, Farm Fire Units, Local Government and SA Police.
CFS and District of Yankalilla Community Engagement Officers will be available to give an update to community members tomorrow at the below times and locations.
- 10:30 am in front of Delamere General Store
- 12:30 pm in front of Cape Jervis Tavern
Main South Road has now reopened to all motorists however, speed restrictions may apply. If travelling in the area please drive to conditions and follow directions from emergency services. Talisker Road, Rarkang Road, Three Bridges Road, Blowhole Beach Road, Tent Rock Road and Range Road West and Tapanappa Road remain closed. The Deep Creek National Park, Talisker Conservation Park and Second Valley Forrest are fully closed. Visitors should remain alert and stay informed.
Community are reminded to stay out of the current warning area where possible. Anyone within the impacted area will be allowed to leave via the closed roads but will not be able to return until they are reopened. Given the unpredictable nature of this fire any road closures could change at short notice. CFS still urges anyone to continue avoiding the areas surrounding this fire where possible.
A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. The public is asked to stay clear of these areas.
People are also reminded this is an active fireground where the situations is constantly changing. Anyone is the area is reminded to stay away where possible and follow directions from emergency service personnel. This includes the use of drones which pose a serious risk to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.
Update on fire impacts
Update at 4:30 pm, 4 February
At this time we understand at least three structures have been lost, with the possibility of additional structures being impacted. SA Police will assist with assessments of these structures over the coming days.
The Deep Creek Fire remains uncontrolled and has now burnt more than 3,300 hectares. The fire has continued expanding south-east through Deep Creek National Park towards the coast today.
Road Closures
Update at 3.00pm, 4 February
Main South Road has now reopened to all motorists however, speed restrictions may apply. If travelling in the area please drive to conditions and follow directions from emergency services. Talisker Road, Rarkang Road, Three Bridges Road, Blowhole Beach Road, Tent Rock Road and Range Road West and Tapanappa Road remain closed.
Community are reminded to stay out of the current warning area where possible. Anyone within the impacted area will be allowed to leave via the closed roads but will not be able to return until they are reopened. Given the unpredictable nature of this fire any road closures could change at short notice. CFS still urges anyone to continue avoiding the areas surrounding this fire where possible.
Incident Update
Update at 11:45 am, 4 February
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) has commenced day 4 of responding to a dynamic and unpredictable fire in Deep Creek National Park in the Fleurieu Peninsula .
This fire continues to be erratic with influence from the terrain and coastal winds causing the fire to change directions and spread into surrounding hard to access terrain. The blaze has now burnt 3,000 hectares and continues to head towards the coast through Deep Creek National Park and towards Silverton.
Fire continues to be stopped 1km from Cape Jervis with firefighters continuing to monitor the perimeter and put out any hotspots.
Predicted elevated fire conditions this afternoon and into tomorrow continue to increase the unpredictability of this fire and anyone within the area should stay informed and enact their bushfire plan as needed.
There continues to be more than 260 firefighters on 50 trucks and 9 support vehicles working to limit the spread of this fire where possible and protect threatened structures with crews from CFS, SA Metropolitan Fire Service, Department for Environment and Water and Forestry SA supported by Farm Fire Units on the fireground. Much of the fireground is currently inaccessible creating access challenges for ground crews. 7 Aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft, are supporting with the fire in this terrain.
At this time we understand that at least one structure has been lost, with the possibility of additional structures being impacted. Our crews will conduct assessments of any further losses when conditions allow.
Main South Road is now open to all residents looking to return to their homes in Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island. Anyone within the impacted localities including Delamere, Silverton and Deep Creek can only return to their properties to actively defend their homes.
Deep Creek National Park and Talisker Conservation Park are fully closed. The public may notice a lot of smoke extending across the broader area over the coming days. If you see an unattended fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. The public is asked to stay clear of these areas.
People are also reminded this is an active fireground where the situations is constantly changing. Anyone is the area is reminded to stay away where possible and follow directions from emergency service personnel. This includes the use of drones which pose a serious risk to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.
Incident Update
Update at 9:30 pm, 3 February
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is continuing to respond to a dynamic and unpredictable fire in Deep Creek National Park in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia. Due to strong winds being experienced on the fireground and the steep terrain, this fire has taken a run towards Delamere and Jones Forest. This fire still remains uncontrolled and has now burnt more than 2,500 hectares and continues to burn on multiple fronts in inaccessible and hard to access terrain.
Predicted wind changes overnight and into tomorrow continue to increase the unpredictability of this fire and anyone within the area should stay informed and enact their bushfire plan as needed. There is a warning message issued for this fire. Please stay informed through the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app.
Firefighters continue to actively work to suppress the fire and protect threatened structures overnight with crews from CFS, SA Metropolitan Fire Service, Department for Environment and Water supported by Farm Fire Units on the fireground. Aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft, who completed more than 420 drops over the fire and worked on containment lines with retardant.
At this time we understand that at least one structure has been lost, with the possibility of additional structures being impacted. Our crews will conduct assessments of any further losses when conditions allow. Deep Creek National Park is now completely closed, and Talisker Conservation Park remains fully closed.
The public may notice a lot of smoke extending across the area including Kangaroo Island and the Yorke Peninsula tonight and into Wednesday. If you see an unattended fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. The public is asked to stay clear of these areas. People are also reminded this is an active fireground where the situations is constantly changing. Anyone is the area is reminded to stay away where possible and follow directions from emergency service personnel. This includes the use of drones which pose a serious risk to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.
Fireground and map
Updated at 6:00 pm, 3 February
As the wind has picked up this afternoon we have continued to see an increase in fire activity towards the eastern side of the fire. The fire has now burnt 2,200 hectares with crews focusing on halting the blaze spreading along Main South Road. Crews have put in a great effort to hold up the fire allowing Main South Road to reopen for that local community including Kangaroo Island residents. However, this remains a dynamic situation and the road may close again at anytime.
As with many scrub fires, we are seeing embers - burning leaves and twigs carried by the wind - creating new fires within the fireground. These fires will generally burn out by meeting already burnt areas, however as we experienced yesterday, these embers can create spot fires and continue the spread.
Firefighters, heavy machinery and aircraft are actively responding to this fire, however this fire is continuing to burn in difficult to access terrain. Anyone who has remains in the area is urged to monitor your situation and enact your bushfire plan as needed.
The total fire ban issued for tomorrow is mainly wind driven. This will continue the unpredictability of this fire and may see increased smoke push over Cape Jarvis and Kangaroo Island.
The public are reminded this is an active fireground where the situation is constantly changing. Anyone is the area is reminded to stay away where possible and follow directions from emergency service personnel. This includes the use of drones which pose a serious risk to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.
We thank the community for their ongoing support.
Thank you for the donations
The outpouring of support from Yankalilla and surrounding communities has been outstanding. We are so thankful to our community for their ongoing support to our firefighters and emergency service personnel, who are working in tough conditions responding to the Deep Creek fire.
The Salvation Army is now set up at the Yankalilla staging site providing food and refreshments to our crews. We thank them for their ongoing support.
We really appreciate the support with donations from the general public however, at this stage firefighters do not require additional food.
If you'd like to donate, consider the CFS Foundation, which helps volunteers and their families in need - https://cfsfoundation.org.au/
Authorities are currently assessing the needs of those who may be affected, and will make an appeal for donated goods, should they be required.
Cape Jervis community information spot
Updated at 12:00 pm, 3 February
CFS Community Liaison Officers will be available to provide information to the community from 1.00 pm in front of the local tavern, corner of Ransford Street and Flinders Drive, in Cape Jervis.
Incident update
Updated at 11:30 am, 3 February
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is continuing to respond to the fire between Deep Creek National Park and Cape Jervis in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.
Thanks to the hard work of firefighters overnight, the fire was halted approximately 1km from the township of Cape Jervis. Crews implemented a number of techniques including direct asset protection and creating control lines with heavy machinery and burning to the south of Blowhole Road.
This fire still remains uncontrolled and has now burnt more than 1,600 hectares and continues to burn on multiple fronts in steep inaccessible terrain. Predicted wind changes today continue to increase the unpredictability of this fire and anyone within the area should stay informed and enact their bushfire plan as needed.
There continues to be a warning message issued for this fire. Please stay informed through the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app.
CFS Community Liaison Officers will be available to provide information to the community from 1.00 pm in front of the local tavern, corner of Ransford Street and Flinders Drive, in Cape Jervis.
There are currently more than 260 firefighters on 40 trucks and 15 support vehicles working to contain this fire and undertaking active asset protections with crews from CFS, Farm Fire Units, SA Metropolitan Fire Service, Department for Environment and Water and Forestry SA on the fireground. Today's priorities are implementing control lines with support from heavy machinery and back burning. Crews are supported by 11 aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft, who are working on active suppression and control lines using retardant.
We thank the local community and our partner agencies including SA Ambulance Service, St John Ambulance, the Salvation Army, private contractors and the Yankalilla Council for their ongoing support.
The fire is currently burning along Main South Road and it is closed between Cole Road, Delamere to Cape Jervis. Smoke from this fire may also be impacting surrounding areas and emergency services will continue working on and around roads. Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
Deep Creek National Park is now completely closed, and Talisker Conservation Park remains fully closed.
The public may notice a lot of smoke extending across to Kangaroo Island and the Yorke Peninsula. As a precaution residents who suffer from respiratory or cardiac conditions may wish to consider closing all doors and windows and remaining indoors.
A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. The public is asked to stay clear of these areas.
People are also reminded this is an active fireground where the situations is constantly changing. Anyone is the area is reminded to stay away where possible and follow directions from emergency service personnel. This includes the use of drones which pose a serious risk to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.
