A total fire ban has been declared for the Mount Lofty Fire Ban District for Sunday 15 November. This district includes the whole of the Fleurieu.

The fire risk for this area for tomorrow has been rated as severe.

North to northeasterly winds of 30 to 45 km/h have been predicted for the morning, shifting west to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the early afternoon.

A temperature of 35 degrees has been predicted for Victor Harbor and 37 for Strathalbyn.

The CFS advises that where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted.

The ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight on Saturday to midnight on Sunday.

The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan.

Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Severe, well prepared and actively defended houses can offer safety during a fire.

If you don't have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option.

In making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions.

Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council.

Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted today are fully extinguished before midnight tonight.

Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions.

For further information contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 or visit https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au