Issued: 5:27pm, Saturday 1 February 2026

A Watch and Act warning is in place for a bushfire at Deep Creek, near Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

📍 Affected area

Deep Creek area, including parts near Blowhole Beach Road and Deep Creek Conservation Park.

⚠️ What this means

The fire is uncontrolled and currently burning in a north–north-easterly direction. Conditions are changing and may worsen quickly.

🚗 What you should do

• Prepare to leave now
• Check your planned route is clear
• Move to a safer location if conditions change
• Do not enter the area — conditions are dangerous

🔎 Stay informed

For the latest official updates:

• Visit cfs.sa.gov.au
• Call the CFS Information Hotline: 1800 362 361

More updates will be shared as information becomes available.

🔥 Bushfire Warning Information – What You Need to Know

🗺️ Map warning colours

The shapes shown on the map indicate the warning area covered by this message:

• Yellow – Advice
• Orange – Watch and Act
• Red – Emergency Warning

This message may be updated as conditions change, or before 9:26pm (01/02/2026).

Message ID: 0009134

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⚠️ Important safety information

• Homes built and prepared to the highest bushfire standards may offer protection
• Power, water, phone and data services may be lost
• Fire crews are responding, but do not expect a firefighter at your door

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🧯 What you should do now

• Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan
• Put on protective clothing to shield yourself from heat
• Let family or friends know your plans

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🚗 If you are leaving

• Leave now — do not delay
• Roads may become blocked and smoke will reduce visibility
• Secure pets so they are ready for travel
• If you become stuck in your car:
  • Park away from bushes
  • Cover yourself
  • Get down low on the floor, as windows may break due to heat

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🏠 If you are staying to defend

• Identify a safe place inside with more than one exit
• Keep moving away from heat as conditions change
• Bring pets inside and restrain them
• Move flammable items (doormats, wheelie bins, outdoor furniture) away from the house
• Close doors and windows to reduce smoke
• If available, turn on sprinklers to wet surrounding areas
• If the building catches fire, move to an area already burnt
• Watch for and extinguish spot fires if it is safe to do so

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📻 Stay informed

• CFS website: cfs.sa.gov.au
• CFS Information Hotline: 1800 362 361
• Hearing or speech impaired:
  • Call 1300 555 727, then ask for 1800 362 361
  • TTY: 133 677, then ask for 1800 362 361
• Alert SA mobile app
• Local ABC Radio, FIVEaa or emergency broadcast partners
• CFS on Facebook or X

🚨 For emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)