Issued on
02 Feb 2026 17:39
Deep Creek Fire
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is urging community in the area around Deep Creek National Park, 8 kilometres east of Cape Jervis in the Fleurieu Peninsula, to enact their bushfire plans and stay out of the area.
The fire is uncontrolled, fast moving and burning steadily in steep and inaccessible terrain. It has now extended into the Talisker Conservation Park, in the Silverton area and has burnt more than 960 hectares. Multiple hotspots are continuing to be identified within the fireground and conditions remain dynamic.
CFS, with support from Department for Environment and Water, Forestry SA and SA Metropolitan Fire Service, currently have more than 250 firefighters working both to contain the fire and on asset protection for the multiple structures currently under threat. Firefighting efforts will remain ongoing over the coming days and extra personnel are being brought in from across the state to support. Ground crews are being supported by 12 aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft, who have completed 230 drops over the fire today.
There is a warning message issued for this fire. Please stay informed through the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app.
Anyone in the impacted areas are encouraged to enact their bushfire plans and stay informed as this situation is quickly changing. This fire is currently heading towards Cape Jervis and while not currently expected to be impacted the local community are advised to be ready to enact their bushfire plan if the situation changes. The carpark, north of Cape Jervis lighthouse is the closest last resort refuge to this fire.
Main South Road is now closed westbound between Cole Road, Delamere to Cape Jervis. Anyone looking to leave Cape Jervis can currently do so, however this situation is constantly changing, and the road may be fully closed at short notice based on conditions. Blowhole Beach Road, along with Tent Rock Road south of the Three Bridges Road intersection are also closed.
This fire may be putting a lot of smoke up over the local area. As a precaution residents who suffer from respiratory or cardic conditions may wish to consider closing all doors and windows and remaining indoors.
Smoke from this fire may be impacting surrounding areas and emergency services will continue working on and around roads. Motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible. If travel is essential, please drive with caution and adhere to local conditions.
The western part of Deep Creek National Park remains closed and Talisker Conservation Park is fully closed. Visitors should remain alert and stay informed.
The SeaLink Ferry remains operational.
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 drones pose a serious hazard to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.
Message ID 0009169
