Issued on
09 Feb 2026 19:21
Deep Creek Fire
The South Australian Country Fire Service sincerely thanks local communities who have shown their support throughout the Deep Creek Fire response, which has provided a genuine source of encouragement for crews during long and demanding days.
Thoughtful gestures, including hand-drawn messages and artwork from local students, have brought smiles and provided a real boost to morale for firefighters heading to and from the fireground.
These acts of kindness from schools, residents and local businesses reflect the strong connection between firefighters and the communities they are working to protect.
The fire has burned approximately 4,400 hectares and has a perimeter of 56 kilometres. Bushfire investigators were unable to determine the exact cause of this fire, however, the fire is not being treated as suspicious.
SA Police rapid assessment teams have conducted assessments of damage to assets within the fireground. It has been confirmed that 22 structures have been damaged or destroyed and 12 vehicles have been destroyed.
While the spread of the fire has stopped, it may still be burning freely within the perimeter of the fire. Smoke and flames will continue to be visible from this fire for a number of days. However, if the public see any unattended fire they are asked to call Triple Zero (000).
Firefighters remain focused on patrolling the Deep Creek Fire for any flare ups and hotspots that remain across the fireground. It was formally declared contained yesterday evening, and the threat has been reduced thanks to the hard work by hundreds of firefighters from South Australia and across the country, local Farm Fire Units and the support of other external agencies.
The support from Incident Management personnel behind the scenes continues to assist in guiding, pre-planning and supporting operations across the fireground.
Aircraft operations have also supported firefighters on the ground by performing approximately 1,000 drops over the fire, gathering intelligence and targeted aerial ignition to assist backburning operations. Aerial firefighting drops may consist of water or firefighting products, which are biodegradable and do not pose health risks but may change the taste and potability of drinking water. If your house is doused and your gutters run off to a rainwater tank, you should drain and flush the gutters and tank, then refill with fresh water.
Work continues to strengthen protections around the known area of habitat for the nationally endangered Mount Lofty Ranges Southern Emu-Wren and the Beautiful Firetail.
SA Power Networks have successfully restored power to all 48 properties that were affected by infrastructure damage.
Hazardous tree assessments are still in the process of being finalised. More roads were opened this afternoon, but others still require assessment and work from arborists to be deemed safe to open. Please refer to traffic.sa.gov.au for the most current information. If you must travel in the area, please drive to conditions and follow directions from emergency services..
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