The Country Fire Service, assisted by Metropolitan Fire Service and aircraft, have contained a rubbish dump fire at the Southern Regional Waste Authority site on Bakewell Drive in McLaren Vale on Saturday 24 February.

This fire was contained within the rubbish dump and poses no current threat to the public.

Smoke from the initial fire was significantly reduced as a result of multiple drops of water from aircraft, including the CFS Blackhawk heliocopter.

Three CFS tankers, four MFS trucks and four CFS bulk water carriers, with 38 firefighters, remained on scene for several hours to monitor conditions. 

The CFS issued a warning advice for McLaren Vale, Seaford, Old Noarlunga, Main South Road, Victor Harbor Road

For further information refer to the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au or contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361.