Issued on
04 Feb 2026 11:46
Deep Creek Fire
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is has commenced day 4 of responding to a dynamic and unpredictable fire in Deep Creek National Park in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.
This fire continues to be erratic with influence from the terrain and coastal winds causing the fire to change directions and spread into surrounding hard to access terrain. The blaze has now burnt 3,000 hectares and continues to head towards the coast through Deep Creek National Park and towards Silverton.
Fire continues to be stopped 1km from Cape Jervis with firefighters continuing to monitor the perimeter and put out any hotspots.
Predicted elevated fire conditions this afternoon and into tomorrow continue to increase the unpredictability of this fire and anyone within the area should stay informed and enact their bushfire plan as needed.
There is a warning message issued for this fire. Please stay informed through the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app. Ongoing updates and community information on this fire can now be found on the CFS website at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire/
There continues to be more than 260 firefighters on 50 trucks and 9 support vehicles working to limit the spread of this fire where possible and protect threatened structures with crews from CFS, SA Metropolitan Fire Service, Department for Environment and Water and Forestry SA supported by Farm Fire Units on the fireground. Much of the fireground is currently inaccessible creating access challenges for ground crews. 7 Aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft, are supporting with the fire in this terrain.
At this time we understand that at least one structure has been lost, with the possibility of additional structures being impacted. Our crews will conduct assessments of any further losses when conditions allow.
Main South Road is now open to all residents looking to return to their homes in Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island. Anyone within the impacted localities including Delamere, Silverton and Deep Creek can only return to their properties to actively defend their homes.
Deep Creek National Park and Talisker Conservation Park are fully closed.
The public may notice a lot of smoke extending across the broader area over the coming days. If you see an unattended fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
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 this is an active fireground where the situations is constantly changing. Anyone is the area is reminded to stay away where possible and follow directions from emergency service personnel. This includes the use of drones which pose a serious risk to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds..
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