Issued on
06 Feb 2026 16:41
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 which has burnt a little more than 3,700 hectares.
Increased back burning efforts, along with heavy machinery and aircraft, are working to create and consolidate 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.
The increased burning operations, along with the ongoing fire, will create a significant increase in smoke over the area today and into 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. While backburning and firefighting efforts are focussed on minimising the risk of this fire spreading, communities in these areas are urged to be ready to enact their bushfire survival plan and stay informed in case the situation changes.
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 sources including the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app. A dedicated page has been created on the CFS website at www.cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire/ for this incident where ongoing updates and community information can be found.
Main South Road remains open to all motorists, however, speed restrictions may apply. 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. Current road closures are available at traffic.sa.gov.au.
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 roads 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 closed.
A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. A base camp has been established at the Wirrina Cove Holiday Park oval which will create an increase in emergency services vehicle traffic. 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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