Incident Update

Issued on
21 Apr 2026 13:43

Coulta Fire

The CFS is responding to scrub fire near Coulta burning towards Marble Range, 60km North West of Port Lincoln, South Australia.

CFS volunteers on 6 trucks, supported by Farm Fire Units and aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft, are on scene working to extinguish the fire which is currently burning in scrub.

Additional support is heading to the fire, anyone in the area is encouraged to stay alert.

Smoke can be seen from surrounding areas and will be visible from the highway. Roads are currently open around this incident however this may change at short notice. Continue to monitor road closures at: traffic.sa.gov.au.

Message ID 0009387

Incident Update
COULTA Issued on 21 Apr 2026 13:43 Coulta Fire The CFS is responding to scrub fire near Coulta burning towards Marble Range, 60km North West of Port Lincoln, South Australia. CFS volunteers on 6 trucks, supported by Farm Fire Units and aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft, are on scene working to extinguish the fire which is currently burning in scrub. Additional support is heading to the fire, anyone in the area is encouraged to stay alert. Smoke can be seen from surrounding areas and will be visible from the highway. Roads are currently open around this incident however this may change at short notice. Continue to monitor road closures at: traffic.sa.gov.au. Message ID 0009387
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