Issued on
04 Feb 2026 20:47
Deep Creek Fire
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) have had some success today laying the ground work to create a perimeter around the North West side of the Deep Creek Fire towards Cape Jervis at the Deep Creek National Park fire in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia. This great work will allow for further fire management over the next few days.
We have seen a steady spread of the fire today increasing to more than 3,400 hectares. This fire is predicted to remain erratic with influence from the terrain and coastal winds causing the fire to change directions and spread into surrounding hard to access terrain which may cause the situation to change at short notice.
Firefighting efforts are planned to continue for a prolonged period of time. Heavy machinery, ground crews and aircraft are working to limit the risk of spread into surrounding plantation. This work along with the ongoing fire will continue to push smoke over the area into the end of the week and over the weekend.
At this time we understand at least three structures have been lost, with the possibility of additional structures being impacted. SA Police will assist with assessments of these structures over the coming days.
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/
Firefighting efforts at a bushfire is not possible without support from partner agencies. We want to thank SA SES, SA Metropolitan Fire Service, Department for Environment and Water, Forestry SA, Farm Fire Units, Local Government and SA Police.
CFS and District of Yankalilla Community Engagement Officers will be available to give an update to community members tomorrow at the below times and locations.
- 10:30 am in front of Delamere General Store
- 12:30 pm in front of Cape Jervis Tavern
Main South Road has now reopened to all motorists however, speed restrictions may apply. If travelling in the area please drive to conditions and follow directions from emergency services. Talisker Road, Rarkang Road, Three Bridges Road, Blowhole Beach Road, Tent Rock Road and Range Road West and Tapanappa Road remain closed. The Deep Creek National Park, Talisker Conservation Park and Second Valley Forrest are fully closed. Visitors should remain alert and stay informed.
Community are reminded to stay out of the current warning area where possible. Anyone within the impacted area will be allowed to leave via the closed roads but will not be able to return until they are reopened. Given the unpredictable nature of this fire any road closures could change at short notice. CFS still urges anyone to continue avoiding the areas surrounding this fire where possible.
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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