Issued on
02 Feb 2026 20:01
Deep Creek Fire
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is actively firefighting and undertaking asset protection between Deep Creek National Park and Cape Jervis in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.
A spot fire has caused the fire to rapidly spread towards Main South Road and Fishery Beach Road. The fire remains uncontrolled and is burning on multiple fronts which are all moving quickly across the area.
There is a warning message issued for this fire. Please stay informed through the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app.
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. Additional firefighting personnel are coming from across the state to support efforts.
Anyone in the impacted areas are encouraged to enact their bushfire plans and stay informed as this situation is quickly changing.
Main South Road is now closed between Cole Road, Delamere to Cape Jervis.
This fire is putting a lot of smoke up which is extending across Kangaroo Island and the Yorke Peninsula 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.
The western part of Deep Creek National Park remains closed and Talisker Conservation Park is fully closed. Visitors should remain alert and stay informed.
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..
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