Issued on
26 Jan 2026 21:37
Monash Structure Fire
Firefighters have spent the afternoon responding to a structure fire at the Cleanaway Waste Transfer shed complex near Monash in the Riverland of South Australia.
Approximately 28 CFS and SA Metropolitan Fire Service firefighters are currently working through extremely hot conditions to extinguish the fire which has been contained to the shed and caused up to one million dollars of damage. Firefighters are also being supported by SA Police, SA State Emergency Service and SA Ambulance Service who have supported with firefighter welfare and heat stress.
Firefighters will remain on the scene overnight and throughout the day tomorrow to ensure the site is safe prior to handing back to the property owners.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and Fire Investigators will attend the scene when it is deemed safe.
Smoke is drifting over the area. As a precaution residents in the who suffer from respiratory or cardiac conditions may wish to consider closing all doors and windows and remaining indoors.
For further information refer to the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au
Message ID 0009101
