Issued on
06 Feb 2026 10:34
Deep Creek Fire
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) are continuing to work towards containing the Deep Creek Fire in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.
Back burning efforts, along with heavy machinery and aircraft, are working to create containment lines along Black Bullock Road, Tapanappa Road and Tapanappa Ridge Road. Asset protection is being maintained for the park headquarters, workshop and Stringybark campground during these backburning efforts. The fire behaviour remains dynamic with influence from the steep terrain and coastal winds causing the fire to change at short notice.
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.
If the containment lines are not effective, the predicted spread of this fire has the potential to reach surrounding communities including Rapid Bay, Second Valley and Yankalilla. Firefighting efforts are taking every precaution to limit the risk of this fire spreading however, communities in these areas are urged to be ready to enact their bushfire survival plan and stay informed for if the situation changes.
To help the community understand the ongoing risk of this fire CFS is holding a community meeting at Yankalilla Football Club on Friday 6 February at 12.30 pm. It will also be streamed online on the CFS website at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire/.
More than 200 firefighters from CFS, Department for Environment and Water, Forestry SA, Farm Fire Units, New South Wales Rural Fire Service and Victorian Country Fire Authority are working on the fire today. Aircraft have already performed approximately 1000 drops over the fire and will also continue supporting ground crews in the coming days.
At this time we understand that at least seven structures have been impacted. Our crews will conduct assessments of any potential additional impacts when conditions allow.
Stay informed using multiple channels including the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app. A dedicated page has been created for this incident. Ongoing updates and community information on this fire can be found on the CFS website at www.cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire/.
Main South Road has now reopened to all motorists, however, speed restrictions may apply. There are road closures in place. If you must travel in the area, please drive to conditions and follow directions from emergency services. Hazardous tree assessments are being conducted, with the intent of re-opening roads as soon as it is safe to do so.
The public are reminded to stay out of the broader 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.
The Deep Creek National Park, Talisker Conservation Park and Second Valley Forest are completely closed.
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 in 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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