Upper Sturt CFS

31/05/2026

09/05/2026

Wishing all Mum’s a very happy Mothers Day.
Especially the amazing Mums in our Brigade.
❤️👩‍🚒💐

22/04/2026

A prescribed burn is planned at Belair National Park on Thursday, weather conditions permitting.

The prescribed burn will start at 11.30am on Thursday, April 23, and is likely to be completed by 8pm the same day. Flames and smoke may be visible within the burn area for several days.

▪️The area to be burnt is 15.1 hectares in the south-eastern corner of Belair National Park along part of Upper Sturt Road.
▪️This burn is planned to reduce the bushfire risk to the surrounding Upper Sturt community.
▪️No roads or trails will be closed throughout the burn.
▪️Smoke will be visible from Upper Stuart Road.

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia (NPWS) crews will remain on site until safe. NPWS conducts a statewide program of prescribed burns to reduce the spread and intensity of bushfires, protect communities and enhance biodiversity.

Prescribed burning is just one tool used to reduce fuel loads across strategic areas of public and private land.

Prescribed burns will only be carried out when it is deemed safe to do so and may be cancelled at short notice.

For the most up-to-date information and to find a list of planned prescribed burns, visit the DEW website: https://bit.ly/saprescribedburns

You can also sign up for updates on prescribed burns straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/signupforfiresidenews

With: SA Country Fire Service | SA Water | Forestry SA | Landscape SA.

18/04/2026

Maybe smoke in the area.

A prescribed burn is planned at Ironbank in the Adelaide Hills on Sunday, weather conditions
permitting.

The prescribed burn will start at 12pm Sunday, 19 April 2026, and is likely to be completed by 6pm
the same day. Flames and smoke may be visible within the burn area for several days.

◼️The area to be burnt is 2.7 hectares on private land on the southern side of Pole Road.

◼️This burn is part of a series of burns aiming to reduce the risk of bushfire impacts to the community of Ironbank and the dwellings along Pole Road.

◼️ No roads or walking tracks will be closed throughout the burn.

◼️Smoke will be visible in the area around Pole Road.

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia (NPWS) crews will remain on site until safe.

NPWS conducts a statewide program of prescribed burns to reduce the spread and intensity of
bushfires, protect communities and enhance biodiversity.

Prescribed burning is just one tool used to reduce fuel loads across strategic areas of public and
private land.

Prescribed burns will only be carried out when it is deemed safe to do so and may be cancelled at
short notice.

For the most up-to-date information and to find a list of planned prescribed burns, visit the DEW website: https://bit.ly/saprescribedburns

You can also sign up for updates on prescribed burns straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/signupforfiresidenews

With: SA Country Fire Service | SA Water | Forestry SA | Landscape SA.

15/04/2026

Just a reminder.
Even though the temperature has dropped, it’s still fire season until the end of the month.

🔥 Fire Danger Season Update 🔥

Fire Danger Season has now officially ended in the following Fire Ban Districts:
Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Lower Eyre Peninsula, North East Pastoral, North West Pastoral, West Coast, and Flinders.

While this is a welcome end to the season, we remind everyone in these areas to continue exercising caution when using fire. Recent rain and cooler weather can be misleading, and risks can still remain.

For the rest of the state, Fire Danger Season is expected to end on 30 April. These districts must continue to follow all current restrictions until the season is officially lifted.

👉 Visit our website to learn what you can and can’t do during Fire Danger Season and to check the status of your Fire Ban District: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/restrictions/fire-danger-season-dates-permits/

12/04/2026

After a sad week for our Brigade.
Some happy news!
Ex Captain, Moose Dunlop and wife Minnie
(Both still Brigade Ops Support members)
Celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary over the weekend.
Congratulations love birds. ❤️

07/04/2026

It is with much sadness that we acknowledge the passing of one of our longest serving Brigade members.
Rosie Van Der Meer was in her 57th year as a Support Group Member and was much loved.
The Brigade passes on our love and best wishes to her husband Jan and their family.
May she rest in peace.

30/03/2026

TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for Tuesday 31 March 2026 in the following Fire Ban Districts:

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).