The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is continuing to respond to a dynamic and unpredictable fire in Deep Creek National Park in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.
The CFS has upgraded their bushfire warning level to ‘Prepare To Leave’ (from Stay Informed) for Deep Creek, Silverton, Blowhole Beach Road and Delamere in the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia.
Prepare to leave. Take action now as this bushfire may threaten your safety. Check that the path is clear and go to a safer place. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous.
The Deep Creek bushfire is uncontrolled. This scrub fire is burning in a north easterly direction towards Silverton, Deep Creek, Talisker Conservation Park, Delamere, Three Bridges Road, Range Road and Jones Forest. Conditions are continually changing.
Due to strong winds being experienced on the fireground and the steep terrain, this fire has taken a run towards Delamere and Jones Forest.
This fire still remains uncontrolled and has now burnt more than 2,500 hectares and continues to burn on multiple fronts in inaccessible and hard to access terrain. Predicted wind changes overnight and into tomorrow continue to increase the unpredictability of this fire and anyone within the area should stay informed and enact their bushfire plan as needed.
There is a warning message issued for this fire. Please stay informed through the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app. Ongoing updates and community information on this fire can now be found on the CFS website at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/warnings/incidents-warnings/deep-creek-fire/
Firefighters continue to actively work to suppress the fire and protect threatened structures overnight with crews from CFS, SA Metropolitan Fire Service, Department for Environment and Water supported by Farm Fire Units on the fireground. Aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft, who completed more than 420 drops over the fire and worked on containment lines with retardant.
At this time the CFS understand that at least one structure has been lost, with the possibility of additional structures being impacted. Their crews will conduct assessments of any further losses when conditions allow.
Deep Creek National Park is now completely closed, and Talisker Conservation Park remains fully closed.
The public may notice a lot of smoke extending across the area including Kangaroo Island and the Yorke Peninsula tonight and into Wednesday. If you see an unattended fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. The public is asked to stay clear of these areas.
People are also reminded this is an active fireground where the situations is constantly changing. Anyone is the area is reminded to stay away where possible and follow directions from emergency service personnel. This includes the use of drones which pose a serious risk to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.
REMINDER: PLEASE DO NOT FLY DRONES ANYWHERE NEAR THE FIRE, as it will prevent air support and put CFS crews at risk.
For updates, check the CFS website at cfs.sa.gov.au or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
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Homes that have been built to withstand a bushfire, and are prepared to the highest level, may provide safety.
You may lose power, water, phone and data connections.
Fire crews are responding but you should not expect a firefighter at your door.
What you should do
Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.
Protect yourself from the fire’s heat – put on protective clothing.
Tell family or friends of your plans.
If you are leaving
Leave now, don’t delay.
Roads may become blocked or access may change. Smoke will reduce visibility.
Secure your pets for travel.
If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.
If you are not leaving – prepare to defend
Identify a safe place inside, with more than one exit, before the fire arrives. Keep moving away from the heat of the fire.
Bring pets inside and restrain them.
Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your house.
Close doors and windows to keep smoke out.
If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet the areas.
If the building catches fire, go to an area already burnt. Check around you for anything burning.
Stay informed
CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
Information Hotline 1800 362 361
For hearing or speech impaired users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 362 361
For teletype service TTY 133 677 then ask for 1800 362 361
Alert SA Mobile App
On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of the other Emergency Broadcast Partners
For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).
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