Issued on
29 Jan 2026 12:20
Katarapko Island
The CFS are responding to multiple fires on Katarapko Island, approximately 11km south west of Berri in the Riverland of South Australia.
CFS volunteers on 4 trucks, supported by SA Metropolitan Fire Service and Department for Environment and Water personnel, are on scene working to extinguish the fires. Crews are also being supported by the SA State Emergency Service, SA Police, SA Water and 5 aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft.
These fires do not currently pose a risk to the community, however smoke may be visible from some distance and anyone in the area is encouraged to stay alert via cfs.sa.gov.au.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and fire investigators will attend the scene when it is deemed safe.
Emergency services may be working on and around roads in the area, and motorists are advised to stay away. If you need to travel on roads in the area, please take care and drive to the local conditions. This remains an active fireground and where possible the community is encouraged to stay away. This includes the use of drones which can be extremely dangerous to aviation operations.
Message ID 0009111
