South Australian Country Fire Service - professional fire and rescue services to outer metropolitan, regional and rural South Australia.
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Fire Danger Season dates & permits

The Fire Danger Season generally runs from November through to April, although these dates may change due to seasonal conditions.

Bushfire Survival Plan

Would you remember a plan that’s just in your head if you’re surrounded by smoke, heat and flames?

Farm fire safety & prevention

Bushfires and grass fires are a serious threat to a farmer's livelihood. Years of hard work can be wiped out in a moment.

5 Minute Bushfire Plan

Create your own Bushfire Survival Plan, in 3 easy steps. Making a choice when a bushfire threatens is too late. Don't wait until the last moment, create your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
Stay informed

Stay informed

On high fire danger days, don’t rely on a single source.
Information Hotline
1800 362 361

Ways to stay informed
Farm fire safety & prevention

Farm fire safety & prevention

Bushfires and grass fires are a serious threat to a farmer's livelihood. Years of hard work can be wiped out in a moment.

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Australian Fire Danger Ratings

Australian Fire Danger Ratings

Living in a bushfire risk area means danger is on your doorstep.

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Latest news, events & publications
$80,000 header fire at Maaoupe - 8 February 2023
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$80,000 header fire at Maaoupe - 8 February 2023

8 Feb 2023 19:32
$300,000 structure fire at Freeling - 8 February 2023
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$300,000 structure fire at Freeling - 8 February 2023

8 Feb 2023 11:28
$40,000 structure fire at wirrulla - 7 February 2023
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$40,000 structure fire at wirrulla - 7 February 2023

7 Feb 2023 19:32
CFS expand road crash rescue capability with Heavy Rescue Vehicle Issued 07 Feb 12:51
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CFS expand road crash rescue capability with Heavy Rescue Vehicle Issued 07 Feb 12:51

7 Feb 2023 12:51
$40,000 structure fire at Hamley Bridge - 7 February 2023
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$40,000 structure fire at Hamley Bridge - 7 February 2023

7 Feb 2023 09:47
$60,000 structure fire at Flaxmans Valley Road - 6 February 2023
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$60,000 structure fire at Flaxmans Valley Road - 6 February 2023

6 Feb 2023 10:37
$70,000 structure fire at Belair - 4 February 2023
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$70,000 structure fire at Belair - 4 February 2023

4 Feb 2023 15:44
$80,000 outside waste fire at Buckland Park - 4 February 2023
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$80,000 outside waste fire at Buckland Park - 4 February 2023

4 Feb 2023 11:42
$50,000 structure fire at Waterfall Gully - 2 February 2023
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$50,000 structure fire at Waterfall Gully - 2 February 2023

2 Feb 2023 20:26
$200,000 structure fire at Poonindie
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$200,000 structure fire at Poonindie

2 Feb 2023 16:24