Issued on
21 Jan 2026 08:59
Tooperang Grassfire
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is on scene at a bushfire at Tooperang, 5 kilometres east of Mount Compass in the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.
The fire is contained, after burning in excess of 685 hectares in scrub, grass and plantation since Sunday afternoon.
A total of 50 firefighters and 15 trucks have continued to work on the fireground throughout the night to extinguish hot spots within the fire ground. The arrival of 60 Fire fighters and 20 Fire trucks early this morning will work to strengthen containment lines and mop up hot spots.
A fire observation helicopter will fly over the fire ground this morning with specialist equipment to identify any area of concerns that may still be present so that the incoming firefighters can be tasked effectively.
Additional support has been ongoing by the Department for Environment and Water, St John Ambulance, Salvation Army, Alexandrina council, private contractors, farm fire units, Forestry SA, SA Ambulance Service, SA Metropolitan Fire Service, State Emergency Service and the South Australia Police. Once again the SACFS would like to thank the numerous local community groups who have shown their support with food and supplies to local crews during this challenging time.
Numerous properties were saved during initial firefighting efforts, a testament to the outstanding work of our Volunteers, farm fire units and supporting partner agencies. Damage assessment and fire cause investigators are attending the scene during the day.
Roads are now open in the area. Emergency services will 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.
Residents may see some smoke during day, conditions may change quickly and remain dangerous. Crews will continue to remain on the fireground throughout the day.
Stay informed through the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
Message ID 0009026
