Incident Update

Issued on
23 Mar 2026 01:13

Coomandook Haystack Fire

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is currently attending a haystack fire on Flowery Plain Road, Coomandook, near Tailem Bend in the Cooroong district.

The fire involves approximately 1,000 large square bales and is expected to continue burning overnight and for the remainder of the week.

Smoke from the fire is drifting across the Coomandook area and people in the area are urged to take care, particularly when driving.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown at this time, however it is not thought to be suspicious.

Message ID 0009360

Incident Update
COOMANDOOK Issued on 23 Mar 2026 01:13 Coomandook Haystack Fire The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is currently attending a haystack fire on Flowery Plain Road, Coomandook, near Tailem Bend in the Cooroong district. The fire involves approximately 1,000 large square bales and is expected to continue burning overnight and for the remainder of the week. Smoke from the fire is drifting across the Coomandook area and people in the area are urged to take care, particularly when driving. The cause of the fire is currently unknown at this time, however it is not thought to be suspicious. Message ID 0009360
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Coomandook Haystack Fire

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