Lower Inman Valley CFS

08/02/2026

Deep Creek update.

** A newer update has been issued. For the latest information visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au/incidents **

Incident Update - Deep Creek Fire

Exactly one week since it began, the Deep Creek fire has formally been declared as contained.

Firefighters from across Australia continue to work on hotspots and mopping up in steep, heavily vegetated and inaccessible country.

Aircraft operations have supported firefighters on the ground by performing approximately 1,000 drops over the fire; gathering intelligence from the fireground, including the impacts from the fire; and targeted aerial ignition to assist backburning operations. Aerial intelligence has assisted CFS in gathering a more accurate picture of the total area burned in the Deep Creek Fire, which now totals approximately 4,400 hectares and a perimeter of 56 kilometres.

Aerial firefighting drops may consist of water or firefighting chemicals. The concentrations of chemicals used in aviation drops are not harmful to animals or humans and are biodegradable and do not pose health risks but may change the taste and potability of drinking water. If your house is doused and your gutters run off to a rainwater tank, you should drain and flush the gutters and tank, then refill with fresh water. Further information is available at cfs.sa.gov.au/about/publications/fact-sheets/.

SA Police rapid assessment teams have conducted assessments of damage to assets within the fireground. It has been confirmed that 22 structures have been damaged or destroyed and 12 vehicles have been destroyed.

Bushfire investigators were unable to determine the exact cause of this fire, however, the fire is not being treated as suspicious.

Considerable work has been done to successfully protect a known area of habitat for the nationally endangered Mount Lofty Ranges Southern Emu-Wren and the Beautiful Firetail. Several species of native orchid are also known to grow in the fire area, including the critically endangered Fleurieu Leek-orchid. In specific areas, heavy machinery was excluded from operational planning to benefit preservation of these species.

Hazardous tree assessments are being finalised, which has enabled the opening of several roads in the area. Please refer to traffic.sa.gov.au for the most current information. If you must travel in the area, please drive to conditions and follow directions from emergency services.

The Deep Creek fire is affecting local individuals, families and the wider community in many ways. If you have been impacted and would like support, you can register for a wellbeing call back from the Australian Red Cross by completing the wellbeing support registration form. This can be found on the dedicated webpage that has been created on the CFS website at cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire, alongside ongoing updates and a link to The District Council of Yankalilla Community Resources and Support Services page.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO


For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

03/02/2026

Please see the dedicated CFS for all information and updates on the Deep Creek fire. Link in the bottom of the post.

Firefighters continue to work hard to contain the Deep Creek Fire, which started on Sunday 1 February.

We understand this is a stressful time so to help keep residents informed, we've launched a dedicated webpage to provide information about the fire and preparedness tips should the situation change.

Get the latest updates at cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire

03/02/2026

** This advice is no longer current. For the latest updates visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au/incidents **

Advice - DEEP CREEK Bushfire - Stay Informed


WARNING AREA


Deep Creek, Silverton and Blowhole Beach Road, 8 kilometers east of Cape Jervis near the Fleurieu Peninsula

UPDATE

This warning replaces previous warning - Watch and Act issued on 03 Feb 2026 09:27


ACTION


Monitor local conditions and stay informed if you are in this area. Decide what you will do if the situation changes.


At this time there is no threat to life or property and firefighters are attending this fire.


More information will be provided by the CFS when it is available.


WHAT YOU SHOULD DO


Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. Stay alert for potential dangers such as smoke, increased traffic and falling trees. Drive carefully in the area as smoke may reduce visibility. Close all doors and windows and stay inside if the smoke is causing you concern. Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet, mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours.


Shapes on this map indicate the warning level and area to which this message applies. YELLOW: Advice; ORANGE: Watch and Act; RED: Emergency Warning

03/02/2026

We will try and keep as many updates going here as possible but please note your best source is the SA CFS main page, CFS App and/or website and Alert SA app.

** This advice is no longer current. For the latest updates visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au/incidents **

Watch & Act - DEEP CREEK Bushfire - Prepare to Leave


WARNING AREA


Deep Creek, Silverton and Blowhole Beach Road, 8km east of Cape Jervis near the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia

UPDATE

This warning replaces previous warning - Watch and Act issued on 02 Feb 2026 22:23


ACTION


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 west north westerly direction towards Cape Jervis, Silverton, Deep Creek and Main South Road, north west of the Deep Creek National Park. Conditions are continually changing.



For updates check the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.


Homes are not built to withstand these fire conditions, however they can be used as a shelter against heat from the fire. 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 plan.


PREPARE TO LEAVE


Tell family and friends of your plans. Check in with neighbours. Roads may become blocked or access may change. Smoke will reduce visibility. Secure your pets for travel. 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 area. If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself, get onto the floor as windows may break.


Shapes on this map indicate the warning level and area to which this message applies. YELLOW: Advice; ORANGE: Watch and Act; RED: Emergency Warning

02/02/2026

Update

** This advice is no longer current. For the latest updates visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au/incidents **

Emergency Warning - DEEP CREEK Bushfire - Take Shelter Now


WARNING AREA
Deep Creek, Silverton and Blowhole Beach Road, and Cape Jervis near the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia

ACTION
Take shelter now in a solid building. You are now in danger. Do not delay. Do not leave or enter this area in a vehicle or on foot. It is too late to leave as the roads will not be safe. Conditions are dangerous and firefighters are now unable to prevent the fire spreading. Shelter before the fire arrives as heat can kill you well before the flames reach you. The Deep Creek fire is uncontrolled. This scrub fire is burning in a west north westerly direction towards Cape Jervis, Silverton, Deep Creek and Main South Road, north west of the Deep Creek National Park. Conditions are continually changing. For updates check the CFS website at cfs. sa. gov. au or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361. Click on map to enlarge Shapes on this map image indicate the Warning Area to which this message applies. YELLOW: Advice Message; ORANGE: Watch and Act Message; RED: Emergency Warning

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.


Shapes on this map indicate the warning level and area to which this message applies. YELLOW: Advice; ORANGE: Watch and Act; RED: Emergency Warning

02/02/2026

** A newer update has been issued. For the latest information visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au/incidents **

Incident Update - Deep Creek Fire


The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is actively firefighting and undertaking asset protection between Deep Creek National Park and Cape Jervis in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.

A spot fire has caused the fire to rapidly spread towards Main South Road and Fishery Beach Road. The fire remains uncontrolled and is burning on multiple fronts which are all moving quickly across the area.

There is a warning message issued for this fire. Please stay informed through the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app.

CFS, with support from Department for Environment and Water, Forestry SA and SA Metropolitan Fire Service, currently have more than 250 firefighters working both to contain the fire and on asset protection for the multiple structures currently under threat. Additional firefighting personnel are coming from across the state to support efforts.

Anyone in the impacted areas are encouraged to enact their bushfire plans and stay informed as this situation is quickly changing.

Main South Road is now closed between Cole Road, Delamere to Cape Jervis.

This fire is putting a lot of smoke up which is extending across Kangaroo Island and the Yorke Peninsula area. As a precaution residents who suffer from respiratory or cardic conditions may wish to consider closing all doors and windows and remaining indoors.

Smoke from this fire may be impacting surrounding areas and emergency services will continue working on and around roads. Motorists are urged to avoid the area.

The western part of Deep Creek National Park remains closed and Talisker Conservation Park is fully closed. Visitors should remain alert and stay informed.

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 that drones pose a serious hazard to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.


WHAT YOU SHOULD DO


For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

02/02/2026

** This advice is no longer current. For the latest updates visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au/incidents **

Emergency Warning - DEEP CREEK Bushfire - Take Shelter Now


WARNING AREA
Deep Creek, Silverton and Blowhole Beach Road, and Cape Jervis, near the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia

ACTION
Take shelter now in a solid building. You are now in danger. Do not delay. Do not leave or enter this area in a vehicle or on foot. It is too late to leave as the roads will not be safe. Conditions are dangerous and firefighters are now unable to prevent the fire spreading. Shelter before the fire arrives as heat can kill you well before the flames reach you. The Deep Creek fire is uncontrolled. This scrub fire is burning in a west north westerly direction towards Cape Jervis, Silverton, Deep Creek and Main South Road, north west of the Deep Creek National Park. . Conditions are continually changing. For updates check the CFS website at cfs. sa. gov. au or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361. Click on map to enlarge.

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.


Shapes on this map indicate the warning level and area to which this message applies. YELLOW: Advice; ORANGE: Watch and Act; RED: Emergency Warning

02/02/2026

Take note please.

Hi all.
Everyone is aware of what is going on down south. We are doing our best to share and keep updated everyone with the latest information.

You will no doubt see our Staging Area has been set up at the Yankalilla Showgrounds. The size of this staging area will rapidly increase this afternoon as will the number of fire trucks in the area as crews change over.

PLEASE AVOID THE AREA.

We will say sorry now for the short term increase in noise and traffic and hope our local residents understand the circumstance.

So please. Unless you have direct involvement, please avoid the Showgrounds area. If you have some yummy snacks for our volunteers, you can drop them off but the Salvos are doing an amazing job providing nutritious meals to our teams.

Thanks again and sorry for the noise.

02/02/2026

Please follow all advice and stay safe ❤️

23/01/2026

A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for tomorrow, Saturday 24 January 2026 for the following Fire Ban Districts:

• Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Catastrophic
• Yorke Peninsula - Catastrophic
• Flinders - Extreme
• Kangaroo Island - Extreme
• Lower Eyre Peninsula - Extreme
• Lower South East - Extreme
• Mid North - Extreme
• Mount Lofty Ranges - Extreme
• Murraylands - Extreme
• Northeast Pastoral - Extreme
• Northwest Pastoral - Extreme
• Riverland - Extreme
• Upper South East - Extreme
• West Coast - Extreme
Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted.
The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow.

The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan.

Fire Danger Ratings

Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Catastrophic, well prepared, well constructed and defended homes may not be safe during a fire. To ensure your survival you should leave tonight or early tomorrow morning.

Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire.

What should you do
• If you don't have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option.
• In making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions.
• Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council.
• Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted today are fully extinguished before midnight tonight.
• Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions

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
• CFS on Facebook or X
• Alert SA Mobile App
• On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

01/05/2025

Just a friendly reminder that fire season has been extended by two weeks and now ends on the 14th of May.