Incident Update

Issued on
05 Dec 2025 20:50

Weetulta

The CFS is responding to a grass fire near Weetulta on the York Peninsula of South Australia.

Approximately 40 Firefighters on 10 CFS trucks are currently working on the fireground, supported by a number of Farm Firefighting Units. Firefighters are also being supported by SA Police.

Thanks to the quick response of firefighters and farm fire units, crews have contained this fire and limited any impact to property.

Smoke may be visible in the are for some time as crews ensure any hot areas are extinguished.

This fire was ignited by a farm equipment during harvesting operations. This is a another reminder to ensure that all precautions are taken before commencing farming operations.

Message ID 0008772

Incident Update
WEETULTA Issued on 05 Dec 2025 20:50 Weetulta The CFS is responding to a grass fire near Weetulta on the York Peninsula of South Australia. Approximately 40 Firefighters on 10 CFS trucks are currently working on the fireground, supported by a number of Farm Firefighting Units. Firefighters are also being supported by SA Police. Thanks to the quick response of firefighters and farm fire units, crews have contained this fire and limited any impact to property. Smoke may be visible in the are for some time as crews ensure any hot areas are extinguished. This fire was ignited by a farm equipment during harvesting operations. This is a another reminder to ensure that all precautions are taken before commencing farming operations. Message ID 0008772
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