As South Australia braces for extreme fire conditions, the Country Fire Service (CFS) has declared Total Fire Bans across several fire ban districts for today - Saturday, November 2, 2024. With hazardous fire weather conditions predicted, fire bans will apply until midnight tonight.

The fire ban districts at Extreme Fire Danger Rating include:

• West Coast
• Eastern Eyre Peninsula
• Lower Eyre Peninsula
• Flinders
• Mid North
• Mount Lofty Ranges
• Yorke Peninsula
• Riverland
• Murraylands

The CFS warns that only well-prepared and actively defended homes in these areas may offer safety during a fire. Residents are urged to implement their Bushfire Survival Plans and consider early evacuation if they are not confident in their preparedness.

Key Safety Advice:

• Leave Early if Unsure: If you don’t have a survival plan, leaving early before a fire starts is the safest option.
• Expect Service Disruptions: Be aware that essential services, including electricity and water, may not be available during high fire danger conditions.
• Landowner Precautions: Adhere to local harvest codes of practice, ensure any burn-offs are fully extinguished before midnight tonight, and follow fire safety procedures.

The CFS encourages everyone to stay informed through reliable sources, including the CFS website, the CFS Information Hotline (1800 362 361), and emergency broadcasts on local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or other emergency partners.

In an emergency, contact Triple Zero (000).

With extreme conditions across the state, vigilance and preparedness are vital to community safety.