The CFS is on scene at a grass and scrub fire at Tooperang, 5 kilometeres east of Mount Compass in the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia.

The fire is currently burning in grass and scrub and remains uncontrolled.

The fire is over 650 Hectares and has impacted the area between Nangkita Road and Cleland Gully Road, including structures and farm sheds.

Over 40 CFS fire trucks and over 120 firefighters supported by, South Australian Police and South Australian Ambulance Service will continue to work to reduce the spread of the fire and limit the impact to the local community.

Several aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft will be working with crews throughout the day. Firefighters and Incident Management personnel from SACFS and supporting agencies are working hard in inaccessible terrain including scrub and plantation to continue to extinguish the fire. Smoke and flame will be visable all day in the area. Firefighters will focus efforts between Cleland Gully Road and Nangkita Road. Crews will continue to work throughout the day to extinguish the fire ahead of a wind change forecast for around lunchtime today.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and Fire Investigators will attend the scene when safe.

Current road closures are in place on Nangkita Road and Cleland Gully Road.

Emergency services may be working on and around roads in the area, and motorists are advised to stay away. If you need to travel on roads in the area, please take care and drive to the local conditions.

Smoke is impacting roads in the area, and visibility may be reduced. To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.

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