This afternoon, at around 1pm, approximately 30 CFS firefighters on 6 trucks responded to a structure fire at Marcollat in the state's Limestone Coast region. A passerby called Triple Zero (000) after noticing smoke coming from the roof of a house. Unfortunately, when crews arrived, the house was fully involved in fire and was a complete loss. Crews in breathing apparatus worked defensively to extinguish the fire with the support of 2 bulk water carriers. Due to the presence of asbestos, a specialist hazardous materials brigade from Naracoorte was also called to the scene to provide support with atmospheric monitoring and decontamination. Crews will remain on scene this afternoon to monitor for hotspots and ensure any smouldering areas are extinguished. Damages are estimated at $500,000. No occupants were home at the time and thankfully no injuries have been reported. SA Ambulance and SA Police provided support on scene and Fire Investigators will attend.

This morning, CFS and MFS firefighters attended a structure fire at Taldra in the state's Murray Mallee region near the Victorian border. Around 9am, crews were called to a fire that had started in the rear of an old church. On arrival, firefighters on 2 MFS trucks and 1 CFS truck found the structure fully involved in fire. With the support of a bulk water carrier and Farm Fire Units, firefighters were able to use defensive firefighting techniques to contain the fire to the structure and prevent it from spreading into surrounding vegetation. Unfortunately, the structure was completely destroyed with damages estimated at $400,000. One person was present at the property at the time of the fire, thankfully no injuries have been reported. Crews will remain on scene this morning to monitor for hotspots and ensure any smouldering areas have been completely extinguished.  SA Police and SA Ambulance provided support on scene and Fire Investigators have been notified.  

This afternoon at around 1:30 PM, CFS volunteer firefighters responded to a Hazmat incident at Strathalbyn on the state’s Fleurieu Peninsula. A CFS truck, command car and firefighters arrived to find a lithium-ion battery had been removed from a bus after emitting smoke. Thankfully, members of the public and staff on the bus had self-evacuated. After liaising with a CFS Technical Operations officer, firefighters used air monitoring and thermal imaging equipment to monitor the heat of the battery and were then able to take quick action to cool the battery and prevent further injuries. SAAS supported crews on scene. SAAS treated one person for minor injuries and transported them from the incident. The battery has been made safe and handed back to the owner for safe disposal. If you notice smoke coming from your lithium-ion batteries, please alert emergency services to ensure your safety and the safety of others. 

Multiple Triple Zero calls prompted thirty-two CFS and MFS firefighters on 6 trucks and 2 command vehicles to a residential structure fire at Munno Para West just before midday. On arrival, crews found the structures, including an attached carport and detached granny flat, fully involved in fire. Firefighters worked to contain and extinguish the blaze, successfully preventing its spread beyond the property. Despite these efforts, both the structures and their contents were destroyed, with damage estimated at around one million dollars. Although the property occupants were not home at the time, unfortunately two pets inside were found deceased. Crews will remain on site for some time to ensure total extinguishment and make the area safe. SA Police, SA Power Networks and SA Ambulance have supported crews on site. The cause is currently undetermined, and Fire Investigators have been notified.

This morning, CFS firefighters responded to reports of a truck fire on the Riddoch Highway at Coonawarra on the Limestone Coast. The driver of a road train containing milk pulled over and self-extricated from the vehicle after noticing sparks coming from the lead trailer.   Around 10 volunteers on 2 trucks, supported by a command vehicle and bulk water carrier, attended and contained the fire to the trailer. Thanks to the skilled response of crews, the prime mover and rear trailer were saved. The impacted trailer and its contents were lost, with damages estimated at $100,000. Due to a leak in the impacted trailer, an additional 2 specialist Hazardous Materials crews were called to help contain the spilled milk and limit its spread. Crews will remain on scene this afternoon to ensure the spill is contained and doesn't pose any risk to the surrounding environment. SA Police provided support on scene.

This morning around 10.30am, 18 CFS and MFS firefighters attended a shed fire at Waitpinga on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Crews on 3 trucks, supported by a bulk water carrier and command vehicle, arrived to find a large shed containing hay bales, a caravan, and machinery impacted by fire. Firefighters in breathing apparatus were able to contain the fire to the 20m by 20m shed. However, unfortunately, the shed and its contents were a complete loss with damages estimated around $150,000. Firefighters will remain on scene for some time to ensure the fire is fully extinguished including in smouldering hay bales that were stored within the shed. SA Police provided support on scene and Fire Investigators have been notified.

This morning, around 7am, approximately 16 CFS and MFS firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire at Waterloo Corner.  A passerby called Triple Zero (000) after noticing a small shed on fire.  On arrival, firefighters on 2 CFS and 2 MFS trucks found the 6m by 3m shed fully engulfed in fire. Crews in breathing apparatus were able to contain the fire to the shed but unfortunately the structure and its contents were completely destroyed. Damages are estimated around $40,000. SA Police and SA Ambulance provided support on scene and Fire Investigators have been notified.

At approximately 8:00 pm last night, six SA Country Fire Service crews, including 4 in Breathing Apparatus, responded to a Triple Zero call to attend a truck fire at Panitya, about 25 kilometres west of Kimba on the Eyre Peninsula. Upon arrival, firefighters found the second trailer of the B Double fully involved. The prime mover and first trailer had been disconnected and moved to safety.  CFS firefighters, with the support of SA State Emergency Service members, will remain on scene working to extinguish the blaze and ensure the area is safe. The Eyre Highway remains closed until SA Police can attend to manage traffic.

CFS crews were called to a structure fire at a residential property in Flaxman Valley of the eastern Barossa Valley early this morning. Approximately 15 CFS firefighters responded to a fire in the roof space of the building that is believed to have originated from the combustion fire unit. The quick and effective actions of crews in breathing apparatus (BA) contained the fire within the roof space, close to its source, preventing further spread within the property. Damage is estimated at approximately $50,000; however, the potential for significantly greater damage was substantial had the fire not been contained promptly. The property occupant self-evacuated prior to the arrival of fire crews arrived no injuries have been reported. SAPOL supported crews on scene.

Smoke from Kimba vehicle fire is in the Kimba township area(s). #BAM ID=0009465 https://data.eso.sa.gov.au/prod/cfs/criimson/1719412.0009465.html #SACFS

Incident Update issued regarding #KIMBA. ID=0009464 #SACFS https://data.eso.sa.gov.au/prod/cfs/criimson/1719412.0009464.html

Watch and Act for #KIMBA #HazMat. There is a truck fire. Anyone located in Kimba should move indoors. #WAM ID=0009461 #SACFS https://data.eso.sa.gov.au/prod/cfs/criimson/1719412.0009461.html

Last night, at around 11pm, CFS volunteer firefighters responded to a structure fire at Langhorne Creek, east of Strathalbyn on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The sole occupant rang Triple Zero (000) after arriving home to discover the single-storey farmhouse fully involved in fire. Approximately 25 firefighters on 4 trucks with 2 bulk water carriers and 2 support vehicles arrived to find the house significantly impacted by fire with the roof collapsed. Firefighters in breathing apparatus extinguished the fire and prevented it from spreading beyond the structure. Unfortunately, the house was completely destroyed with damages estimated at $650,000. Crews will remain on scene to monitor for hotspots and ensure the fire is completely extinguished. SA Police and SA Ambulance provided support and Fire Investigators will attend.

This afternoon at around 4.30pm, CFS and SA Metropolitan Fire Service firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire at a Munno Para veterinary clinic in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. Thankfully, all occupants self evacuated before firefighters arrived. The only animals at the clinic at the time were 2 goldfish who were unharmed.  The fire started in the laundry of the clinic and spread into the roof space.  Thanks to their skilled response, 18 firefighters on 4 trucks were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading further into the building. Due to smoke and heat damage to other rooms and equipment at the clinic, damages are estimated in excess of $40,000. SA Ambulance and SA Police provided support on scene and Fire Investigators have been notified. 

This afternoon at around 2pm, CFS volunteer firefighters responded to a shed fire at Stansbury on the Yorke Peninsula.  Around 10 volunteers on 2 trucks and a command vehicle attended the property and found a 6x12 metre shed fully involved in fire. Firefighters contained the fire to the shed which was storing furniture and cleaning products.  Unfortunately, the shed and its contents were a total loss with damages estimated at $90,000.  Crews remained on scene to monitor for hotspots and ensure the fire was fully extinguished.  SA Police provided support and Fire Investigators have been notified.

Around 8:10 am, CFS firefighters responded to a fire at a single-storey house at Goolwa on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Around 25 CFS firefighters on 9 trucks attended, supported by SA Police, SA Ambulance Service and South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus worked to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring properties. Damage is estimated at approximately $500,000. Fire Investigators will attend.  

Approximately 60 SA Country Fire Service (CFS) firefighters with 20 trucks responded to a commercial structure fire at Virginia at 9:40 pm on Sunday 26 July. Supported by the SA Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), SA Ambulance Service, SA Police and SA Power Networks, crews worked to extinguish a fire in a large industrial building on Old Port Wakefield Road. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus worked for several hours to contain the fire and protect neighbouring properties. Crews remain on scene this morning extinguishing hot spots and monitoring the site for signs of reignition. Damage is estimated to exceed $1 million. Fire Investigators will attend the scene to determine the cause of the fire.

Incident Update issued regarding #VIRGINIA. ID=0009423 #SACFS https://data.eso.sa.gov.au/prod/cfs/criimson/1716154.0009423.html

Smoke from the Virginia is in the Virginia area(s). #BAM ID=0009419 https://data.eso.sa.gov.au/prod/cfs/criimson/1716154.0009419.html #SACFS

This afternoon at around 1:00 PM, CFS volunteer firefighters responded to a Hazmat incident at Swan Reach in the state’s Mid-Murray region. Upon arrival, crews found that 9 x 25-kilogram bags of boric acid had spilled onto the road. After liaising with CFS Technical Operations and the Environment Protection Authority, 9 volunteers on 2 trucks, including a specialist Hazmat appliance and two support vehicles, contained the spill while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, including breathing apparatus. The spill has been contained, and arrangements have been made for the landowner to collect and correctly dispose of the chemical.

This morning at around 10:40 am CFS volunteer firefighters were called to a hazardous materials (HazMat) incident at Nuriootpa in the Barossa Valley. Two specialist HazMat brigades and a support vehicle from Nuriootpa and Dalkeith responded to the incident that was a result of a chemical reaction resulting from mixing pool chemicals. CFS volunteers, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, diluted the chemicals by adding them to the pool following guidance from CFS Technical Operations. Crews continued to monitor the scene and conducted atmospheric monitoring  to ensure it was safe to hand back to the owner. SA Ambulance were in attendance and assessed the homeowner at the scene. SA Police also provided support on scene.

This afternoon around 2pm, CFS volunteer firefighters responded to a structure fire at Sandleton, 15km north of Sedan in the state’s Murraylands.  Around 30 firefighters on 7 trucks with 3 support vehicles arrived to find a 1950s stone house at an animal sanctuary fully involved in fire.  Occupants were home at the time of the fire but thankfully were not inside the house.  The house was a complete loss with damages estimated at $200,000.  Crews were able to save some adjoining structures and a native curlew that was in a pen just outside the house.  Unfortunately, a pet cat and kangaroo were lost.  Due to the presence of a cellar and significant fire activity, crews in breathing apparatus continue to fight the fire defensively and will remain on scene for some time. Fire Investigators are attending and SA Police and SA Ambulance are providing support on scene.

This morning around 7.30am, CFS volunteer firefighters were called to a hazardous materials (HazMat) incident at Barmera in the Riverland.  A specialist HazMat brigade from Barmera responded to reports a 20L drum of paraquat dichloride had fallen from a truck, been struck by another vehicle and spilled onto the ground.  Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. After liaising with CFS Technical Operations and the Environment Protection Authority, 5 volunteers on one truck and a support vehicle contained the spill and ensured it was safely disposed of.  SA Police and SA Ambulance provided support on scene.

Around 3pm, CFS and SA Metropolitan Fire Service firefighters were called to a house fire at Aberfoyle Park in Adelaide's southern suburbs. On arrival, crews found the fire had spread into the ceiling and multiple rooms in the house. Thanks to their quick and skilled response, crews in breathing apparatus were able to extinguish the fire within 15 minutes and prevent it from spreading throughout the remainder of the house. One occupant was home at the time of the fire and was assessed on-scene by SA Ambulance paramedics. Due to extensive smoke damage to the house, damages are estimated around $250,000. SA Police and SA Power Networks also provided support on scene. Fire Investigators have been notified.

This afternoon, CFS volunteer firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at Minnipa on the Eyre Peninsula. Around 3pm, firefighters on two trucks and a Quick Response Vehicle responded to reports of a truck fire on the Eyre Highway. The driver of the truck noticed flames coming from a trailer carrying drilling machinery and called Triple Zero (000). Thankfully, the driver self extricated from the truck and was able to disconnect the trailer from the prime mover. Crews in breathing apparatus prevented the fire from spreading further into the trailer however the machinery was damaged with costs estimated around $500,000. Firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to monitor for hotspots and ensure the fire was completely extinguished. The driver was thankful to CFS volunteers for their quick and effective response. The fire is believed to be have been caused by a mechanical issue involving the truck's wheel bearings. SA Police provided support on scene and the Eyre Highway was closed while crews worked to extinguish the fire.

Four CFS trucks carrying approximately 20 firefighters responded to a Triple Zero call reporting a hazardous materials incident at a business on the Princes Highway at Tailem Bend, approximately 100 kilometres east of Adelaide. Upon arrival at approximately 9:30 pm, CFS volunteers discovered carbon dioxide leaking from a slushie machine after a cylinder replacement had been carried out incorrectly. All staff and customers had evacuated from the business. SA Ambulance Service personnel attended the scene to assess a staff member for possible exposure to the leaking gas. As a precaution, the business was closed until approximately 11:15 pm while volunteers worked to make the area safe. The incident has now been resolved, and the business has reopened.

Six CFS trucks carrying 24 firefighters responded to a Triple Zero call to attend a truck fire at 1:15am on the SE Freeway, at St Ives, approximately 13 kilometres east of Mount Barker. Upon arrival, firefighters found the trailer, which was transporting pallets, on fire. The driver had evacuated and the prime mover had been disconnected. The damages are estimated at $70,000. SA Police attended and provided support on scene. Firefighters remained on scene for several hours to ensure the fire was extinguished. 

Three CFS trucks carrying 12 volunteers responded to a Triple Zero call to attend a truck fire at 5:20pm on the Mallee Highway, at Moorlands, approximately 50 kilometres east of Murray Bridge. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters found a B-double truck, which was transporting carrots, on fire. The vehicle’s driver had evacuated the prime mover and uncoupled it from the trailers. CFS volunteers ensured fire damage was limited to one trailer, with damage estimated at $80,000. SA Ambulance Service provided support on scene. Firefighters will remain on site into the evening to ensure the fire is completely extinguished.  

At 9:35 pm, CFS firefighters responded to a fire at a single-storey house in Jamestown in the state's Mid North. Around 20 CFS firefighters on 4 trucks attended, supported by SA Police, SA Ambulance Service and South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus contained the fire to the rear of the house, preventing further fire damage to the rest of the home. Damage is estimated at approximately $200,000. Fire Investigators will attend.

At 10:15 am, CFS firefighters responded to a shed fire at Maitland on the Yorke Peninsula. Approximately 30 CFS firefighters attended with 6 fire trucks, working alongside SA Police, SA Ambulance Service and SA Power Networks. Crews arrived to find a 6 metre by 10 metre shed on fire and worked to extinguish the blaze, successfully preventing it from spreading to a neighbouring shed. Damage is estimated at approximately $50,000. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Fire Investigators will attend.

At 12:20 pm, CFS firefighters responded to a house fire at Hardwicke Bay on the western coast of Yorke Peninsula. Around 35 CFS firefighters attended, working alongside SA Police, SA Ambulance Service and SA Power Networks. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus arrived to find one house fully involved in fire and worked to contain the blaze. A second house sustained damage to the side wall. The first house has been destroyed, with a tractor and boat also damaged in the fire. Fortunately, no one was home at the time. Emergency services will remain on scene for some time to extinguish hotspots and ensure the area is safe. Losses are estimated at approximately $800,000.

Construction has commenced on a new $10 million shared SA Country Fire Service (CFS) and SA State Emergency Service (SES) facility at Maitland, strengthening emergency response for communities across Yorke Peninsula. Co-locating CFS and SES teams at a purpose-built site will improve training and response times, particularly during bushfires, storms, and flooding callouts. The new station replaces existing ageing facilities and will accommodate Maitland CFS, the Yorke Valley CFS Group and the Maitland SES Unit under one roof. The site will include: * Vehicle building: seven bays for four CFS and three SES vehicles, plus a breathing apparatus cleaning room, maintenance bench and storage. * Operations building: large training room, offices, communications room, amenities, shared change room and kitchen. * Storage shed: two bays for vehicles and operational equipment. * The facility will support emergency response for communities including Ardrossan, Balgowan, Maitland, Port Clinton, Weetulta and Nalyappa. A ceremonial sod-turning was held today at the 13,000m² site, marking an important milestone in the project’s delivery. Construction is expected to be completed by May 2027. Quotes attributable to SA Country Fire Service Chief Officer Brett Loughlin AFSM: We’re proud to be starting a pro ject that represents a significant investment in a community that has, unfortunately, experienced a number of emergencies over the years. We’ve had great support from local CFS and SES volunteers who have helped us to design a facility that will serve the Yorke Peninsula and its community for many years to come. The Maitland project is one of several CFS infrastructure projects planned across the state over the coming year, supporting our volunteers to keep their communities safe for decades to come. Quotes attributable to SA State Emergency Service A/Chief Officer Kristy Phelps: The SES is proud to upgrade facilities in the Yorke Region through this new shared site with CFS. Our volunteers are dedicated to helping local communities in their time of need, and the new Maitland facility will better support training, preparedness and operations in high-pressure situations. SES are always on the lookout for passionate community members to volunteer, and I encourage anyone inspired by the new build to get in touch with the Maitland Unit for further information. Media information For media enquiries, call the CFS Media Line on 08 8115 3531 or the SES Media Line 08 8218 3003.

This evening around 6pm, CFS volunteer firefighters responded to a house fire at Riverton, near Kapunda in the state’s Mid North.  Around 20 firefighters on 4 trucks responded to Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a fire in a lean-to at the rear of the home. Thanks to their skilled response, firefighters in breathing apparatus quickly extinguished the fire before it could spread further into the house.  Thankfully, occupants were not home at the time of the fire.  Using thermal imaging cameras, crews ensured no hotspots were present and the fire was completely extinguished.  Damages are estimated around $100,000 and Fire Cause Investigators will attend.  SA Police and SA Power Networks provided support on scene. 

This morning, around 25 CFS volunteer firefighters on 5 trucks responded to reports of a structure fire at Milang, near Goolwa. On arrival, crews found the single-storey home well involved in fire. Firefighters in breathing apparatus successfully prevented the fire from spreading throughout the entire house and to neighbouring properties.  Damages are estimated around $200,000 and Fire Investigators will attend. Crews will remain on scene for some time this morning to mop up and monitor for smouldering areas. SA Police, SA Ambulance, and SA Power Networks provided support on scene.

This morning, 35 CFS volunteer firefighters attended a house fire in Owen, north of Gawler. Crews on 6 trucks with 2 support vehicles were called to the single-storey home around 8am. On arrival, the home was fully involved in fire and the roof had started to collapse. Thankfully, the occupants of the home were able to evacuate and were assessed by SA Ambulance for smoke inhalation. Firefighters in breathing apparatus successfully saved a shed and several vehicles in close proximity to the house. Unfortunately, the home was destroyed with damages estimated at $500,000. Crews will remain on scene this morning to mop up and monitor for hotspots. SA Police and SA Power Networks also provided support on scene and Fire Investigators will attend.

CFS volunteer firefighters are currently on scene at a hazardous materials (HazMat) incident at Moorak, near Mount Gambier. Around 3pm, a crew from Compton CFS were called to a property to assist a resident with a HazMat spill. On arrival, crews found approximately 5kg of spilled insecticide inside a shed. Around 5 CFS volunteers in breathing apparatus and specialist HazMat gear were supported by 2 SA Metropolitan Fire Service trucks to contain the materials. Crews will remain on scene for some time to continue with atmospheric monitoring and securing the spill which poses no risk to the community.

Five trucks carrying 20 firefighters responded to a Triple Zero call at 8:30pm to attend a shed fire at Cookes Hill Road, Springton, in South Australia’s Eden Valley, approximately 27 kilometres south of Angaston. Upon arrival the CFS volunteers found a farm shed fully engulfed. The volunteer firefighters were unable to stop the shed from being destroyed but did prevent the fire spreading to nearby sheds and a home. Damage to the shed, which stored farm equipment and a vehicle, is valued at an estimated $200,000. SA Police and SA Ambulance Services attended the scene in support, while Fire Cause have been asked to attend. CFS firefighters will remain on scene for several more hours to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.

Two trucks carrying approximately 10 firefighters responded to Triple Zero to attend a structure fire at Gravity Grove at Munno Para West in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. Upon arrival CFS volunteers found an occupant attempting to put out the fire with a garden hose. Utilising breathing apparatus, the volunteers quickly extinguished the fire. The SA Metropolitan Fire Service provided support on scene, while the SA Ambulance Service were also present and transported one of the home’s occupants to hospital for treatment. Damage to the property is estimated at up to $60,000. Fire Investigators have been asked to attend.

Around 9:45 pm yesterday, CFS firefighters responded to a transformer fire within a substation at Port Paterson, approximately 8 km south-east of Port Augusta in South Australia. Two trucks carrying 8 firefighters attended, supported by SA Police and onsite management.  Wearing breathing apparatus, crews worked at a safe distance to defensively extinguish the fire using specialist foam, successfully preventing it from spreading to any closely surrounding critical power infrastructure.  Firefighters used thermal imaging cameras and atmospheric monitoring equipment to ensure the safety of crews and total extinguishment of the fire. The transformer was a total loss, with minor damage sustained to the nearby switch room, with damages estimated at $200,000. The cause is believed to be due to an electrical fault. 

Around 7.30am, CFS firefighters responded to reports of a vehicle fire on the Tod Highway at Cummins on the Eyre Peninsula. Crews on 2 trucks arrived to find a dolly attached to a road train on fire.  Thankfully, the driver was able to disconnect the dolly and prevent the fire from spreading further throughout the truck. Unfortunately, the dolly was completely destroyed with damages estimated around $60,000. The fire was likely caused by a mechanical fault.  Firefighters also used thermal imaging cameras to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.  SA Police provided support on scene. 

Around 6am this morning, CFS firefighters responded to reports of a house fire at Aldinga Beach. Approximately 30 firefighters on 5 trucks arrived with 3 support vehicles and found the house well involved in fire.  Firefighters in breathing apparatus successfully prevented the fire from spreading to nearby properties.  Unfortunately, the house was completely destroyed with damages estimated around $750,000.  The cause is currently undetermined and Fire Investigators will attend.  Thankfully, no occupants were at the property at the time of the fire.  SA Ambulance, SA Police, and SA Power Networks were also on scene to provide support.

A joint response from the CFS on four trucks and MFS on two trucks saw approximately 30 firefighters respond to a structure fire at Meningie, in the Coorong region south-east of Adelaide just after 9:30 am this morning. A structure fire well involved in flames was impacting two businesses within a shopping complex and an adjoining residential property to the rear of the complex. Upon arrival, firefighters worked to extinguish the fire and prevent any further spread of fire to closely surrounding structures. Unfortunately, the three structures were a total loss, with damages estimated at over one million dollars. SA Police and SA ambulance have supported crews on site, with the occupants of the businesses and surrounding buildings self-evacuating prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries have been reported. Crews will remain on site for some time to ensure total extinguishment and make the area safe. Fire Investigators will attend to determine cause. The CFS would like to share appreciation for the support of all first response crews, noting the significant distance travelled to respond to the incident.  

Smoke from MENINGIE is in the Meningie township area(s). #BAM ID=0009412 https://data.eso.sa.gov.au/prod/cfs/criimson/1703963.0009412.html #SACFS

Seven trucks carrying approximately 26 firefighters responded to Triple Zero to attend a hayshed fire at 5pm at Vine Vale, near Tanunda, approximately 7 kilometres south of Nuriootpa in the Barossa Valley. Upon arrival CFS volunteers found a farm shed containing hay bales, fertiliser drums and four tractors fully alight. The volunteers initially attempted an offensive fire attack utilising breathing apparatus before transferring to defensive techniques that ensured the fire was contained. The exceptional work of the CFS volunteers meant the fire did not spread from the shed and that the tractors, valued at approximately $200,000, were saved. Damage to the shed and hay bales is estimated to be valued at $100,000. SA Police and SA Ambulance Service provided support. The cause of the fire is undetermined but has not been deemed as suspicious. A smoke advice warning remains active across the Vine Vale, Bethany, Gomersal, Tanunda and Seppeltsfield area, while CFS firefighters continue to manage the incident.

Smoke from VINE VALE Hayshed Fire is in the Vine Vale, Bethany, Gomersal, Tanunda and Seppeltsfield area(s). #BAM ID=0009408 https://data.eso.sa.gov.au/prod/cfs/criimson/1703569.0009408.html #SACFS

Two trucks carrying approximately 10 firefighters responded to Triple Zero to attend an incident at 4:50 pm at Cudlee Creek in South Australia’s Adelaide Hills. Upon arrival, CFS volunteers found a person injured following an explosion in a caravan, with members of the public providing first aid. Firefighters secured the scene and provided further first aid until SA Ambulance Service arrived. The person has been transported to hospital for further treatment. SA Police also provided support and Fire Cause have been contacted.

Just before 11:15 pm, CFS firefighters responded to a house and caravan fire at Pinks Beach, around 6 km from Kingston SE. Around 15 firefighters on 3 trucks and one command car attended, working with SA Ambulance Service and SA Police. All occupants evacuated safely before crews arrived. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus worked to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to a neighbouring house. Both the house and caravan were destroyed, with losses estimated at $350,000. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Fire Investigators will attend.

At 7:30 pm, CFS volunteer firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire at Beachport, in the state’s Limestone Coast. Around 25 volunteer firefighters on 6 trucks and one command vehicle attended, working in a coordinated response with SA Ambulance Service, SA Police and SA Power Networks. Wearing breathing apparatus, crews worked to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to nearby boats in the yard. While the building was a complete loss, with damages estimated at $350,000, their quick actions helped protect surrounding assets. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Fire Investigators will attend.

  Just after 8:15 pm, CFS volunteer firefighters responded to a commercial fishing boat fire at Cape Jaffa, in the state’s Limestone Coast region. Fifteen CFS volunteer firefighters on 3 trucks attended, supported by SA Police. Wearing breathing apparatus, crews worked in and around the vessel to bring the fire under control, preventing it from spreading to a nearby boat. Fortunately, no one was on board at the time. The vessel was extensively damaged, with losses estimated at $800,000.

  Just after 8:15 pm, CFS volunteer firefighters responded to a commercial fishing boat fire at Kingston, in the state’s Limestone Coast region. Fifteen CFS volunteer firefighters on 3 trucks attended, supported by SA Police. Wearing breathing apparatus, crews worked in and around the vessel to bring the fire under control, preventing it from spreading to a nearby boat. Fortunately, no one was on board at the time. The vessel was extensively damaged, with losses estimated at $800,000.