Issued on
29 Dec 2025 10:20
Meningie East
The CFS continues to respond to a fire burning in crop and scrub approximately 21km north-east of Meningie in the Coorong.
Approximately 20 CFS volunteers on 6 trucks are currently working to extinguish hotspots and strengthen control lines. Heavy machinery has established a containment line around the fire, which has been burning in inaccessible terrain. Crews have contained the fire, preventing it from spreading into surrounding scrub and are being supported by Farm Fire Units.
Firefighters will remain on scene until the area is deemed safe and will continue to monitor, with heightened fire weather predicted over the coming days.
The fire started at 2:30pm on Sunday 29 December, and has burned approximately 64 hectares.
The cause of the fire has been determined as originating from farm machinery.
These fires do not currently pose a risk to the community, however smoke may be visible throughout the area. Roads are currently open around this incident; however, this may change at short notice. Emergency services may be working on and around roads in the area. To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.
Message ID 0008869
