The Country Fire Service has issued a Watch and Act – Leave Now warning for a bushfire burning at Tooperang, issued at 5.25pm on Saturday, 18 January 2026.

The warning area includes:

Nangkita, Mount Jagged, Mosquito Hill, Mount Billy Conservation Park, and Scott Creek Conservation Park, east of Mount Compass.

The Nangkita bushfire is uncontrolled. This grass fire is burning in a south to south-westerly direction, moving towards nearby communities and conservation parks. Conditions are continually changing and may worsen quickly.

What you should do

• Leave now if you are in the warning area
• Check that your escape route is clear
• Go to a safer place away from the fire
• Do not enter the area, as conditions are dangerous

Residents should continue to monitor official updates and follow instructions from emergency services.

For the latest information:

🌐 cfs.sa.gov.au

📞 CFS Information Hotline: 1800 362 361

A map showing the warning area is available via the CFS website.

(Yellow = Advice | Orange = Watch and Act | Red = Emergency Warning)

🔥 Bushfire Safety Information – Important Advice

Homes that have been built to withstand a bushfire and are prepared to the highest standard may provide safety. However, you may lose power, water, phone and data connections.

Fire crews are responding, but you should not expect a firefighter at your door.

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What you should do

• Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan
• Protect yourself from the fire’s heat by wearing protective clothing
• Tell family or friends of your plans

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If you are leaving

• Leave now — do not delay
• Roads may become blocked and access may change
• Smoke may reduce visibility
• Secure your pets for travel
• If you become stuck in your car:
  • Park away from bushes
  • Cover yourself
  • Get onto the floor of the vehicle, as windows may break due to intense heat

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If you are not leaving – prepare to defend

• Identify a safe place inside with more than one exit before the fire arrives
• Keep moving away from the heat of the fire
• Bring pets inside and restrain them
• Move flammable items (doormats, wheelie bins, outdoor furniture) away from your home
• Close doors and windows to keep smoke out
• If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet surrounding areas
• If the building catches fire, move to an area that has already burnt and check for anything still burning

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Stay informed

• 🌐 CFS website: cfs.sa.gov.au
• 📞 Information Hotline: 1800 362 361
• 🦻 Hearing or speech impaired:
  • Phone 1300 555 727, then ask for 1800 362 361
  • TTY 133 677, then ask for 1800 362 361
• 📱 Alert SA Mobile App
• 📻 Local ABC Radio, FIVEaa, or other Emergency Broadcast Partners
• 📱 CFS on Facebook or X

🚨 In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).