Kingston SE country fire service -Lacepede Group

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Brett and all recipients. Very well deserved.

Yesterday was International Firefighters’ Day, also known as St Florian’s Day. We want to recognise the dedication, courage and sacrifice of firefighters across South Australia and around the world. 🧑‍🚒

Every day, CFS volunteers and personnel put their communities first, often in challenging and unpredictable conditions, giving their time, skills and, at times, their own safety to protect others.

We also proudly acknowledge this year’s recipients of CFS Chief Officer Awards, CFS Service Medals and National Medals, recognising outstanding service, leadership and commitment to duty. Their actions reflect the very best of the CFS and the values we stand for.

We thank all of our members for their service, and we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. ❤️‍🔥

28/01/2026

26/01/2026

TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for tomorrow Tuesday 27 January 2026 for the following Fire Ban Districts:

• Eastern Eyre Peninsula - 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

Please be aware of Tomorrows 7th Jan TOTAL FIRE BANS.

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).

31/12/2025

Know someone planning to light illegal fireworks this New Year’s Eve? 🎆

Let them know it’s not worth the risk. Every year, CFS volunteer firefighters are called to fires sparked by illegal fireworks - putting lives, property and our firefighters at risk.

Help keep South Australians safe this New Year's Eve and leave the fireworks to the professionals.

17/12/2025

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)

01/11/2025

🔥🔥 Fire Danger Season has Begun 🔥🔥
1st November 2025

28/08/2025

Severe Weather Watch and Act message issued for Central parts and Southern Coasts of South Australia

Full message text: https://data.eso.sa.gov.au/prod/ses/sam/698_Severe_Weather.html?d=1756363374403

Damaging Winds are forecast for broad areas of South Australia during Friday.

Locally Destructive winds with peak gusts of up to 130 km/h are possible during the early morning for areas within this warning area, including Adelaide, the Mount Lofty Ranges, the Mid North, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, as well as coastal areas of the Upper and Lower South East. These higher wind gusts will be associated with the strongest showers and thunderstorms in isolated locations.

What you should do:
* Stay indoors, away from windows while storms are occurring.
* Roads may be dangerous, do not travel unless absolutely necessary.
* For SES assistance phone 132 500. If the matter is life-threatening call 000 (triple zero).

Impacts in your area:
* You may be in danger from flying debris, falling trees, and downed power lines.
* Minor structural damage is possible.

Stay informed:
* Check the SES website at www.ses.sa.gov.au
* Monitor local conditions and tune in to your local ABC on a battery-powered radio for updates
* Call the SA Emergency infoline on 1800 362 361
* People who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, can contact the SA Emergency infoline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 727 (TTY users 1800 555 677)
* Follow the SES on Twitter () or Facebook (SA State Emergency Service)
* For weather warnings and forecasts visit www.bom.gov.au

This message is valid from: 28/08/2025 16:15:00
The next update is expected by 29/08/2025 20:00:00, or as the situation changes.

28/08/2025

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning ⚠️ for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS 💨 For people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of West Coast, North East Pastoral and North West Pastoral districts.

Issued at 10:50 am Thursday, 28 August 2025.

STRONG COLD FRONT TO BRING DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS ON FRIDAY

Weather Situation: A strong cold front is developing over the Southern Ocean, and is expected to cross the state on Friday morning bringing a risk of damaging to locally destructive winds to southern parts of the state. A gusty west to southwesterly airstream is then expected to develop behind the front, sustaining the risk of damaging winds into the evening.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts of around 100 km/h are forecast in the warning area from early Friday morning. LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS WITH PEAK GUSTS OF AROUND 130 KM/H are also possible during the early morning for areas including Adelaide, the Mount Lofty Ranges, the Mid North, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, as well as coastal areas of the Upper and Lower South East. These higher wind gusts will be associated with the strongest showers and thunderstorms in isolated locations.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are then forecast to continue throughout the day in a westerly and then southwesterly airstream behind the front, mostly associated with showers and thunderstorms. Peak gusts may reach 110 km/h about the Lower South East during the afternoon and evening.

Conditions are expected to gradually ease from the west during the evening, although may continue into the late evening over the Lower South East.

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Renmark, Mount Gambier and Ceduna.

* Keep clear of fallen power lines;

* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;

* Secure or put away loose items around your property.

* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm

☎️ For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
☎️ For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

⚠️ Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml

25/06/2025

24/06/2025

Due to flooding in the Rosetown area. Power is being isolated due to underground power box’s shorting causing smoke and fire. Please stay away from the area. SA Power Networks are on scene.