The South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) is urging residents to exercise extreme caution when conducting burn offs on their properties, as the state braces for a high fire danger day tomorrow.

With temperatures set to rise and strong northerly winds expected, the fire risk will be significantly heightened across many parts of South Australia.

In anticipation of potential fires, the CFS has placed five aircraft on standby. This fleet includes three Single Engine Airtankers (SEATs) and two observational aircraft, ready to assist firefighters should any fires escalate.

Over the past two days, more than 20 fires have been ignited by uncontrolled private burn offs—11 on Monday alone and nine more as of 2pm on Tuesday. This follows an extremely busy April and May for CFS volunteers, who have responded to numerous out-of-control burn offs where property owners were either unprepared or caught off guard.

State Duty Officer Ben Pettman emphasized the need for vigilance given the forecasted conditions, which include strong winds, warmer temperatures, and dry fuel loads.

"We know bushfires can start as late as May," Mr. Pettman says. "While CFS aircraft and volunteer firefighters are prepared to respond if a fire starts, it's crucial for the community to do their part in reducing the risk of rural fires."

Mr. Pettman advised residents to delay any planned burn offs until after the cool, wet change expected on Thursday. He also urged those who have recently conducted burn offs to ensure they are fully extinguished. "For large piles, we suggest pulling apart the pile with a rake or similar equipment to ensure there are no hot pockets and to extinguish the pile using water," he added.

South Australian communities are encouraged to stay informed tomorrow through multiple sources and to have a plan in place in case a bushfire starts.

For more information, visit the CFS website at www.cfs.sa.gov.au.