The CFS has determined that the Fire Danger Season for Kangaroo Island, the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Adelaide Metropolitan area will start on 1 December and run until 30 April 2022.

Six other districts will start their fire season on 1 November, including the Yorke Peninsula, Flinders and Eastern Eyre Peninsula.

CFS Deputy Chief Officer Rob Sandford said this year's dates reflect a more standard season, in comparison to what South Australia has experienced in the past few years.

"A milder start to the season than in previous years means we will see the commencement of the Fire Danger Season for many areas at a time that residents are traditionally more used to," Mr Sandford said.

"While parts of South Australia had wetter than average winters, the vegetation around the state will start to cure, bringing fire potential. People need to prepare their families and homes now, ensuring their Bushfire Survival Plan is practiced and ready.

"With no need for any district to start early, as in previous years, there should be no surprises for residents in these districts who have been preparing their properties," he said.

The Fire Danger Season commencement means restrictions in districts become legally enforceable. 

Acting Emergency Services Minister John Gardner encouraged South Australians to download the Alert SA App and have their Bushfire Survival Plan complete.

"The time to prepare yourselves, your properties and your families is now," Minister Gardner said.

"On high-risk days, the right conditions at the wrong time can cause a significant bushfire. Don't get caught out." 

The dates are as follows:

Adelaide Metropolitan - 1 December 2021 to 30 April 2022 inclusive

Eastern Eyre Peninsula - 1 November 2021 to 15 April 2022 inclusive

Flinders - 1 November 2021 to 15 April 2022 inclusive

Kangaroo Island - 1 December 2021 to 30 April 2022 inclusive

Lower Eyre Peninsula - 15 November 2021 to 15 April 2022 inclusive

Lower South East - 22 November 2021 to 30 April 2022 inclusive

Mid North - 15 November 2021 to 30 April 2022 inclusive

Mount Lofty Ranges - 1 December 2021 to 30 April 2022 inclusive

Murraylands - 15 November 2021 to 15 April 2022 inclusive

North East Pastoral - 1 November 2021 to 31 March 2022 inclusive

North West Pastoral - 1 November 2021 to 31 March 2022 inclusive

Riverland - 15 November 2021 to 15 April 2022 inclusive

Upper South East - 15 November 2021 to 15 April 2022 inclusive

West Coast - 1 November 2021 to 15 April 2022 inclusive

Yorke Peninsula - 1 November 2021 to 30 April 2022 inclusive

For more information on Fire Danger Ratings and what they mean visit, https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/bans-and-ratings/more-about-fire-danger-ratings/