Issued on
13 Aug 2026 08:50
Kimba vehicle fire
The CFS is responding to a truck fire in the township of Kimba on the Upper Eyre Peninsula.
6 CFS trucks with 25 CFS volunteers have assessed the scene for hazardous materials that were believed to be stored within the alight truck and found no at risk materials.
SA Police and SA State Emergency Service volunteers have evacuated Railway Terrace and an exclusion zone of 150m has been established.
The fire is currently contained to the 2 rear trailers. The front trailer and the prime mover have been saved. The estimated damage amount is $300,000.
It is expected that crews will be on scene for several hours.
Smoke may be impacting roads in the area. Please avoid where possible, drive to local conditions and follow emergency services directions.
Message ID 0009464
