Here is a summary of the latest police and emergency services news on the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island.

SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has thanked the South Australian community for complying with COVID-19 social distancing and crowd gathering restrictions over the Easter period.

He says it is important that we continue to follow the current restrictions to help reduce the spread of the virus.

For the latest South Australian COVID-19 information and statistics visit the website.

House fire at Goolwa Beach 

At 9am on 3 April the CFS were alerted to a house fire at Ferguson Road, Goolwa Beach.

Five CFS and two MFS crews responded and found the home fully alight when they arrived.

Firefighters were able to enter the building and rescue the resident, who was treated on the scene for smoke inhalation and burns, before being transported to hospital.

Crews were able to protect a neighbouring house, but the three-bedroom home was destroyed.

Damage has been estimated at $200,000.

Watch out for home fire risks

As more South Australians are leading restricted lifestyles due to COVID-19, the SA Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and SA Country Fire Service (CFS) has reminded the community to practice fire safety at home.

South Australians should take the time to address fire hazards at home such as overloading power boards, overheated chargers and cooking fires.

MFS Commander of Community Safety and Resilience Phil Crossley says working from home is a new reality for many South Australians and the community should avoid electrical hazards.

“At times of uncertainty, a house fire should not add to your worries and you can do that by identifying any fire risks in your home to prevent a fire,” MFS Commander Crossley says.

“Don’t overload power boards, or plug multiple power boards together into a single power socket.

“Laptops, mobile phones, tablets should be charged on a non-flammable surface rather than in bed or on any soft furniture.”

The MFS has launched home fire safety activities on its website to keep children in different age groups engaged while learning about fire safety.

Minister for Emergency Services Corey Wingard says it’s important to be as prepared as possible and to know what your plan is if a fire starts in your home.

“As with bushfire survival plans, it’s also vital to know how your family might react in the event of a house fire,” the Minister says.

“Make sure you speak about the potential risks with your children and how best to respond. The MFS has some really fantastic fire safety information on their website and I encourage everyone to take the time to have a look.”