Echunga CFS

21/03/2026

🗳️🚒 Today’s a reminder that strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built by people who show up.

Whether you’re casting your vote or volunteering your time, it all plays a part in shaping the place we call home.

If you’re heading to Echunga Primary School to vote, don't be shy ... come and say hello:
🔥 Support the brigade with a donation
🤝 Have a chat about volunteering with the CFS
🚒 Ask us about our brigade and what we do in the community
🍰 🌭 Grab a democracy sausage or treat from the school's bake sale and support local community

22/01/2026

A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for tomorrow, Friday 23 January 2026 for the following Fire Ban Districts:
• EASTERN EYRE PENINSULA - Extreme
• MOUNT LOFTY RANGES - Extreme
• YORKE PENINSULA - 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 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).

12/01/2026

A smoke haze from the Victorian fires is drifting across the state and is likely to persist while the fires continue to burn. The haze is currently visible across the Adelaide Hills, South Eastern districts, and the Mid North.

While the CFS will continue to monitor the situation, if you observe any flames or thick smoke plumes, call Triple Zero immediately.

Travellers near state borders should stay updated, monitor warnings, and exercise caution as smoke may reduce visibility.

📸Bureau of Meteorology

*Satellite image captured earlier in the day, 12 January 2026

06/01/2026

TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for Wednesday 7 January 2026 in the following Fire Ban Districts:
West Coast - Extreme
Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Extreme
Lower Eyre Peninsula - Extreme
Flinders - Extreme
Mid North - Extreme
Mount Lofty Ranges - Extreme
Yorke Peninsula - Extreme
Kangaroo Island - Extreme
Riverland - Extreme
Murraylands - Extreme
Upper South East - Extreme
Lower South East - 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 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).

06/01/2026

South Australia will be on heightened alert over the next few days as Extreme Fire Danger Ratings are forecast for multiple districts due to hot, dry, and windy conditions.

Community members are strongly encouraged to avoid any activities that could spark a fire, including campfires and using machinery or power tools. Stay alert and ensure your bushfire survival plan is up to date.

Fire conditions can escalate rapidly. Stay informed by monitoring current warnings and alerts on multiple channels, and always follow advice from emergency services.

To understand what activities are permitted on Total Fire Ban Days, visit https://cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/restrictions/what-can-i-do-what-cant-i-do/.

To understand how to use Fire Danger Ratings to stay safe, download the fact sheet here: https://ow.ly/SuEG50XRMYE

28/12/2025

𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘀 have been declared for Monday 29 December 2025 in the following Fire Ban Districts:

𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗘𝘆𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮 - 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲
𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 - 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 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).

17/12/2025

A reminder that TODAY is a Total Fire Ban with a fire danger rating of EXTREME.

TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for TOMORROW 18 December 2025 in the following Fire Ban Districts:

Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Extreme
Lower Eyre Peninsula - Extreme
Mount Lofty Ranges - Extreme
Yorke Peninsula - Extreme
Murraylands - Extreme
Upper South East - Extreme
Lower South East - 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 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)

15/12/2025

CFS siren testing! Our station has recently undergone some renovations and we need to test that our siren is again functional after being disconnected (Monday 15 December between 3pm-4pm). There is no emergency or cause for alarm. CFS SIREN TESTING UNDERWAY!!!

02/12/2025

🔥Fire Danger Season has officially started for Adelaide Metropolitan and the Mount Lofty Ranges. This now brings the entire state into effect.

Make sure you know what you can and can't do during the Fire Danger Season and on Total Fire Ban Days👉 https://ow.ly/NGw450XtSqs

08/10/2025

A prescribed burn is planned at SA Water’s Mount Bold Reservoir Reserve in the Mount Lofty Ranges on Thursday. Further details available via the link below.

A prescribed burn is planned at SA Water’s Mount Bold Reservoir Reserve in the Mount Lofty Ranges on Thursday, weather conditions permitting.