Three men died in a fatal light plane crash in Long Bay near Goolwa South yesterday afternoon.About 4.20pm on Friday 6 February, police received reports of a light plane crashing into the ocean at Long Bay, near Goolwa South.Police and emergency services responded immediately.Sadly, all three men on board, including the pilot, a 53-year-old Morphett Vale man, and an 18-year-old Freeling man and a 20-year-old Pasadena man, were subsequently located deceased.The wreckage of the plane has been brought into shore.Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigators are attending the scene today and investigations into the crash are continuing.Police will be preparing a report for the Coroner.Police wish to thank other emergency services, including CFS, SES, Sea Rescue and commercial operators for their efforts and assistance in the search and retrieval operations.

This week at RSPCA Lonsdale, we're celebrating two lovable medium-sized pups with giant personalities – Marshmellow and Roxy. These sweethearts are ready to find calm, adult-only homes where they can share their joy, affection, and a whole lot of goofy charm.🐶 Marshmellow – The Gentle CuddlebugMedium (20kg) | Adoption Fee: $395 Marshmellow is as sweet as his name suggests! With a soft personality and a gentle heart, he thrives on love, belly rubs, and quiet companionship. He can be shy with new people or places, but once he trusts you, he’ll be your loyal shadow and snuggle partner.Adores cuddles and calm walksBest suited to a home with adults or older childrenMust be the only pet at homeWould benefit greatly from foster care if you're not ready to adopt yetIf you're after a loyal, gentle soul who will warm your heart, Marshmellow is waiting to meet you.🐾 Roxy – The Goofy Queen of ZoomiesMedium (20kg) | Adoption Fee: $395 Roxy is an energetic, playful girl with a hilarious, heartwarming personality. She’s a toy enthusiast and zoomie champion, guaranteed to keep you smiling. After she’s done making you laugh, Roxy loves to settle into a cozy spot for a well-earned rest.Energetic and toy-obsessed with a lovable goofy sideNeeds a home with adults or older kids onlyPrefers to be the only pet in the homeAlso available for foster care if you'd like to give her a temporary loving environmentRoxy is the perfect mix of silly and sweet – all she needs now is her forever person.💛 Fostering is a great way to help if you're not quite ready to adopt! Learn more at: rspcasa.org.au/foster-care

Duplication of Main South Road between Aldinga and Sellicks Beach opens to traffic today, Saturday 7 February. This completes the entire Main South Road duplication project, which includes a new interchange at Aldinga, featuring a new underpass and improved crossings to Aldinga and Willunga, as well as the dual carriageway between Aldinga and Sellicks Beach.Stage 2 of the Main South Road duplication from Aldinga to Sellicks Beach has been delivered as part of the $810.4 million Fleurieu Connections Project, with funding contributions of $221.6 million from the federal government and $588.8 million from the state government.Main South Road is a critical link between Adelaide and the Fleurieu region and carries around 19,000 vehicles a day, with traffic volumes expected to grow to 26,000 vehicles a day by 2036.Along with the duplication, installation of wide centre medians and wire rope safety barriers to separate northbound and southbound traffic aims to improve safety and help prevent head-on crashes.Other features include two U-turn bays to facilitate local access, intersection upgrades at Hart and Colville Roads, Norman and Rogers Roads, and Hahn and Cox Roads, as well as upgrades at Perth Street and a realigned Sellicks Beach Road that improves sight lines and safety.The project also includes the construction of a shared use path along the western side of Main South Road.This new path finishes a continuous, dedicated pedestrian and cyclist link from Seaford to Sellicks Beach, encouraging active transport and better connecting local communities.The state government says approximately 95 per cent of project contracts were awarded to South Australian businesses. “More than 9,000 tonnes of glass – the equivalent of 43 million recycled glass bottles including wine bottles from the region – was repurposed in the construction of the roadway from Aldinga to Sellicks Beach. This demonstrates how sustainable construction materials can be used on a major infrastructure project.“The focus on sustainability has also extended to the natural environment, with close to 100,000 native trees, shrubs and understory planted along the corridor.Retiring Mawson MP Leon Bignell says: “This is an important and historic moment for the people of the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island who now have one of the best and safest roads in South Australia.“We built this road to honour those who died and were seriously injured on the old, unsafe South Rd and it would not have happened without a tremendous community campaign led by the Main South Road Action Group.”Speed restrictions will remain in place on the newly opened duplication and the underpass over the coming months as finishing works are completed. Drivers are asked to take care and observe signage.

Police are investigating a house break-in which occurred in January.About 12.10am on Sunday 4 January, three masked men damaged a door to gain entry into a house on Acacia Road. The men were confronted by the occupants and ran from the scene.There were no reports of injuries.CCTV from the area shows two cars leaving the direction of the house shortly after.Anyone who may know the drivers or occupants of the cars, or has any information that will assist the investigation, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online. Please quote #03238 – you can remain anonymous.

Police and emergency services have responded to reports of a light plane crash in the Long Bay area.Just before 4.30pm on Friday 6 February, police received reports of a light plane crash in the Long Bay area near Goolwa South.Marine search and rescue and volunteer vessels are involved in recovery efforts.There is as yet no information about casualties.

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) will hold a community information session at 12.30pm today, Friday 6 February, to share the latest updates on the Deep Creek fire and answer community questions.This session will be held at the Yankalilla Football Club and will be led by Incident Controller Cameron Leary, with partner agencies in attendance. It will also be streamed online on the CFS website. In its latest incident update the CFS issues a stay informed warning for Deep Creek, Silverton, Blowhole Beach Road and Delamere.“Monitor local conditions and stay informed if you are in this area as conditions are likely to change at short notice.“Fireground conditions remain dynamic due to coastal influence and steep terrain. At risk areas could change at short notice and those in surrounding communities are reminded to stay informed.“Back burning efforts, along with heavy machinery and aircraft, are working to create containment lines along Black Bullock Road, Tapanappa Road and Tapanappa Ridge Road. “Asset protection is being maintained for the park headquarters, workshop and Stringybark campground during these backburning efforts. “The fire behaviour remains dynamic with influence from the steep terrain and coastal winds causing the fire to change at short notice.“This work along with the ongoing fire will continue to push smoke over the area into the end of the week and over the weekend.“If the containment lines are not effective, the predicted spread of this fire has the potential to reach surrounding communities including Rapid Bay, Second Valley and Yankalilla. “Firefighting efforts are taking every precaution to limit the risk of this fire spreading however, communities in these areas are urged to be ready to enact their bushfire survival plan and stay informed for if the situation changes.”Main South Road has now reopened to all motorists however, speed restrictions may apply. Talisker Road, Rarkang Road, Three Bridges Road, Blowhole Beach Road, Tent Rock Road and Range Road West and Tapanappa Road remain closed. The Deep Creek National Park, Talisker Conservation Park and Second Valley Forrest are fully closed. A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. The public is asked to stay clear of these areas.People are also reminded this is an active fireground where the situations is constantly changing. Anyone is the area is reminded to stay away where possible and follow directions from emergency service personnel. This includes the use of drones which pose a serious risk to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.Ongoing updates and community information on this fire can be found on the CFS website. For road closure information visit DIT.Shapes on this map image indicate the Warning Area to which this message applies.YELLOW: Advice Message; ORANGE: Watch and Act Message; RED: Emergency Warning

Nominations for the region’s premiere heritage event, the Alexandrina Council Heritage Awards, are now open.The 2026 Awards highlight best practice in heritage projects across six categories:• Heritage tourism• Conservation Practice• Adaptive Reuse• Heritage Gardens and Fencing• Historic Research• Lorraine Pomery Service to Heritage AwardNominations must be lodged on online and will be accepted until 5pm on Friday 3 April.Nominations can be made by those responsible for the project, or by people who have noticed and appreciated their endeavours. Past nominations have come from property owners, tradespeople, historic societies and businesses.Alexandrina Council has hosted the Heritage Awards since the late 1990s, through its Heritage Advisory Group.It says the awards recognise excellence in heritage conservation, research and works undertaken within the district. “They also offer an opportunity to educate the wider community about the importance of conserving and activating local heritage that contribute to a Liveable, Green and Connected Alexandrina.”The 2026 Awards will be conferred at an event that to be held in May as part of South Australia’s History Festival and will include a special guest speaker. “The Heritage Awards are an opportunity for the community to recognise their local heritage projects. Last year’s Awards was an excellent example of celebrating our rich heritage and history. It’s important to treasure these heritage places as it keeps them preserved for the generations to come,” says Alexandrina Mayor Keith Parkes.“I encourage community members to get involved in this year’s Heritage Awards and nominate a project that represents best-practice and commitment to preservation practices.”Nominations across all categories are eligible to be considered for the Mayoral Award, which is selected by the Mayor and acknowledges celebration of the heritage of the Alexandrina region and long-lasting benefit to the community.For further information about the awards, the Heritage Awards Guidelines and how to nominate, visit the council website.

Marine Safety SA will run two free clinics on the Fleurieu this weekend, providing advice about lifejackets and answering all questions on boating safety. They will be held on Saturday 7 February from 2pm to 4pm at the Bluff Boat Ramp in Encounter Bay and on Sunday 8 February from 9am to 12noon at the O’Sullivans Beach boat ramp.The clinics will cover how to wear and maintain a lifejacket; necessary safety gear; and understanding emergency communications.They will also go into: the different types of lifejackets and how to clean, size and fit them.No bookings are required and everyone who attends the clinic will have the opportunity to go into the draw to win a new lifejacket.Find out more about Marine Safety SA and the clinics by visiting the website.  

City of Victor Harbor ratepayers will get an extra month to pay the next quarterly rates, due to a technology glitch.This has delayed issue of the council’s third quarter rates notices, resulting in an extension of their due date for payment.The third rates’ instalment for this financial year was due to be paid by 1 March but has been extended to 31 March.Legally, councils must issue rates notices at least 30 days and no more than 60 days before the due date.The council says the delay occurred due to challenges with data migration during its transition to a new corporate system. “These issues require resolution by the software provider and cannot be rectified within the usual notice release timeframe.“Extending the due date allows sufficient time for the identified issues to be resolved and for the printing and delivery of notices.”Fourth quarter rates notices are expected to be issued on the usual schedule, with the usual due date for payment of 1 June.

Main South Road between Delamere and Cape Jervis remains closed to the general public, restricting non-essential travel to Kangaroo Island.A roadblock is in place at Delamere, however Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island residents, essential freight, emergency services and essential workers servicing the ferry operation are allowed to pass.Tourists and non-residents leaving the island, departing from Penneshaw to Cape Jervis, are now allowed to travel but should not stop or remain in Cape Jervis.The ferry service has been limited due to the road closure and SeaLink has temporarily suspended all Kangaroo Island tours departing Adelaide.As conditions are continually changing SeaLink is advising prospective travellers to visit its website, SeaLink Kangaroo Island Facebook page, Traffic SA and the SA CFS website for more information before departing for the Ferry Terminal.The Country Fire Service (CFS) warning advice has been downgraded to Watch and Act. It reports the fire has burnt more than 2,500 hectares with crews focusing on halting the blaze spreading along Main South Road. “Due to strong winds being experienced on the fireground and the steep terrain, this fire has taken a run towards Delamere and Jones Forest.”“Crews have put in a great effort to hold up the fire allowing Main South Road to reopen for that local community including Kangaroo Island residents. However, this remains a dynamic situation and the road may close again at any time.“At this time we understand that at least one structure has been lost, with the possibility of additional structures being impacted. Our crews will conduct assessments of any further losses when conditions allow. Deep Creek National Park is now completely closed, and Talisker Conservation Park remains fully closed.“A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. The public is asked to stay clear of these areas.”The Salvation Army has set up there to provide food and refreshments to fire crews. The CFS says that while support and donations from the public is appreciated, at this stage firefighters do not require additional food. Anyone who would like to donate could consider the CFS Foundation, which helps volunteers and their families in need.  

A re-elected state Labor Government will introduce a nation-leading new teaching pathway to better prepare teachers for the classroom. Teaching students would start working in government schools from day one – giving them the chance to earn while they learn and equipping them with the skills to manage and lead in the classroom. Under the policy, in the first two years, teaching students will take up the job of a Student Support Officer (part-time) while undertaking their studies. In this role, students will provide support to individual students and learning on the job from qualified teachers – while completing a university degree. This is designed to allow them to develop practical skills and gain a strong understanding of the classroom, so by the end of the two year they are well-prepared to teach alongside their studies from the third year.From year three, they will start as a teacher – supported by their colleagues, including with a teacher mentor. They will continue their studies while on the job.Across their entire studies they will have access to professional learning offered by the Department for Education.Successful graduates will be prioritised for full-time employment in government schools at the end of their studies. It is anticipated 40 per cent of teaching graduates in SA will go through the pathway throughout the next decade. This new pathway will be designed with universities, the Teachers Registration Board, and stakeholders such as associations and the union.Minister for Education, Training and Skills Blair Boyer says too often teachers leave the profession within the first five years because they feel they were not well prepared for the classroom from their uni degree. “We want the very best trained, highly skilled teachers in our public schools. A new teaching pathway that gets them straight into the classroom to gain hands-on experience – and earning while they learn – will result in better prepared teachers who stay in the profession. “Teacher workforce pressures are being felt across Australia and around the world, so it’s appropriate that governments are looking at bold, new ways to respond.“Tobias O’Connor is South Australian Primary Principals Association President. He says this is a bold reform that responds directly to long-standing concerns from the profession about graduate readiness. “If implemented carefully — with strong mentoring, appropriate safeguards, and realistic expectations for schools — it has the potential to strengthen the teacher pipeline while better preparing graduates for the realities of classroom teaching.“The real challenge for education systems isn’t just attracting people into teaching — it’s keeping them there. Pathways that build confidence, capability and a strong sense of professional identity before graduates take on a classroom alone are far more likely to improve retention and reduce early-career burnout.“From a principal’s perspective, this pathway creates real opportunity for both schools and future teachers. But its success will depend on the right conditions — time for mentoring, clear safeguards, and resourcing that recognises the additional responsibility placed on schools to support and develop these emerging professionals.” 

Charges against a man over a serious assault at Seaford Rise last month will be upgraded to murder following the death of the victim.Police and paramedics were called to a home on Parkview Circuit, Seaford Rise about 7pm on Wednesday 21 January by reports a man had sustained serious injuries.A 57-year-old man was found at the property and taken to hospital with injuries consistent with being assaulted.Southern District CIB detectives and crime scene investigators attended and examined the scene.Following investigations, later that night, detectives arrested a 45-year-old Seaford Rise man known to the victim and charged him with attempted murder.Sadly, the victim died of his injuries in hospital on Friday 30 January.Charges against the arrested man will now be upgraded to murder.Anyone with information that may assist the investigation into the assault is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.auCO2600003318

Young people in the region are being asked to contribute ideas on what would be useful to learn in an upcoming How to Adult Workshop Series.Alexandrina Council has created a survey to inform the upcoming workshops, aimed at Fleurieu young people aged 14 to 25 years.Two sessions will be delivered locally later this year in partnership with Alexandrina Council and the District Council of Yankalilla under a program of the City of Onkaparinga.‘How to Adult’ is a collection of free or low-cost, skill-building workshops that focus on real-life skills and topics important for young adults transitioning into independence.Topics can include: practical life skills; employment services; financial literacy; study tips; navigating government systems; relationships; and healthy lifestyles. Survey responses will help to inform planning of future youth programs and events in the region. The survey can be accessed online; it closes 8 February.

With less than seven weeks until the state election is held on Saturday 21 March postal voting applications are now open with the State Electoral Commission.Finniss MP David Basham has questioned the value and validity of several candidate forums organised in his electorate, when not all candidates are yet known.“I strongly support genuine engagement during election campaigns to ensure voters have the information they need to make decisions,” Mr Basham says.“Candidate forums can be a valuable part of this process when they are independently organised and neutrally facilitated. However, the candidate forums recently advertised in the Fleurieu Sun and on social media have been organised and promoted by an individual candidate and/or their volunteers. Six candidate forums have been advertised so far; one was held at Goolwa’s Centenary Hall last night, Monday 2 February.The others will be at Milang Institute tonight, Tuesday 3 February; Port Elliot RSL Hall on Thursday 5 February; Mount Compass War memorial Hall on Tuesday 10 February; Victor Harbor Gospel Centre on Wednesday 11 February; and Inman Valley Memorial Hall on Thursday 17 February. All start at 7pm.Independent candidate for Finniss Bronwyn Lewis says she is a member of several of the groups that have organised forums and had offered to pay for the Centenary Hall booking, but it was not necessary as the council waived the fee.She says the forums have been organised by different people in each town, with Alexandrina Councillor Bill Coomans as moderator.Lou Nicholson ran as an independent candidate for Finniss in the 2022 state election. She says the strongest forums are those that are clearly community-led, transparent in their organisation, and open to all declared candidates on equal terms. “That’s what gives voters confidence in the process and the discussion.“I’ll continue to attend and support forums that meet those standards, and I deeply appreciate the local groups and volunteers who are putting in the work to create fair opportunities for community engagement.”Mr Basham says he is more than willing to participate in a genuinely independent candidates’ forum facilitated by a neutral body in the coming months.“It is also worth noting that, as of 1 February, both the Labor and Greens parties have yet to announce their candidates for Finniss. An independent forum held after all candidates are declared would better serve the community by allowing voters to hear from everyone seeking to represent them.“As always, I remain accessible and committed to engaging with our community now and throughout the election campaign, which formally begins on 21 February 2026 when the writs are issued.For those unable to attend a polling place on 21 March, postal vote applications can be made online. Postal votes will be sent out to those who have applied once all the candidate nominations are known, after the elections writs have been issued.

Deep Creek FireThe SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is urging community in the area around Deep Creek National Park, 8 kilometres east of Cape Jervis in the Fleurieu Peninsula, to enact their bushfire plans and stay out of the area.The fire is uncontrolled, fast moving and burning steadily in steep and inaccessible terrain. It has now extended into the Talisker Conservation Park, in the Silverton area and has burnt more than 960 hectares. Multiple hotspots are continuing to be identified within the fireground and conditions remain dynamic. CFS, with support from Department for Environment and Water, Forestry SA and SA Metropolitan Fire Service, currently have more than 250 firefighters working both to contain the fire and on asset protection for the multiple structures currently under threat. Firefighting efforts will remain ongoing over the coming days and extra personnel are being brought in from across the state to support. Ground crews are being supported by 12 aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft, who have completed 230 drops over the fire today. There is a warning message issued for this fire. Please stay informed through the CFS website or Alert SA app.Anyone in the impacted areas are encouraged to enact their bushfire plans and stay informed as this situation is quickly changing. This fire is currently heading towards Cape Jervis and while not currently expected to be impacted the local community are advised to be ready to enact their bushfire plan if the situation changes. The carpark, north of Cape Jervis lighthouse is the closest last resort refuge to this fire. Main South Road is now closed westbound between Cole Road, Delamere to Cape Jervis. Anyone looking to leave Cape Jervis can currently do so, however this situation is constantly changing, and the road may be fully closed at short notice based on conditions. Blowhole Beach Road, along with Tent Rock Road south of the Three Bridges Road intersection are also closed. This fire may be putting a lot of smoke up over the local area. As a precaution residents who suffer from respiratory or cardic conditions may wish to consider closing all doors and windows and remaining indoors.Smoke from this fire may be impacting surrounding areas and emergency services will continue working on and around roads. Motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible. If travel is essential, please drive with caution and adhere to local conditions. The western part of Deep Creek National Park remains closed and Talisker Conservation Park is fully closed. Visitors should remain alert and stay informed.The SeaLink Ferry remains operational. A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. The public is asked to stay clear of these areas.People are also reminded that drones pose a serious hazard to firefighting aircraft and must be kept well away from firegrounds.Message ID 0009169

Emergency Warning - DEEP CREEK Bushfire - Take Shelter NowWARNING AREADeep Creek, Silverton and Blowhole Beach Road, and Cape Jervis, near the Fleurieu Peninsula in South AustraliaACTIONTake shelter now in a solid building. You are now in danger. Do not delay. Do not leave or enter this area in a vehicle or on foot. It is too late to leave as the roads will not be safe. Conditions are dangerous and firefighters are now unable to prevent the fire spreading. Shelter before the fire arrives as heat can kill you well before the flames reach you. The Deep Creek fire is uncontrolled. This scrub fire is burning in a west north westerly direction towards Cape Jervis, Silverton, Deep Creek and Main South Road, north west of the Deep Creek National Park. . Conditions are continually changing. For updates check the CFS website at cfs. sa. gov. au or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361. WHAT YOU SHOULD DOCheck and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. Protect yourself from the fire’s heat – put on protective clothing. Tell family or friends of your plans.IF YOU ARE LEAVINGLeave now, don’t delay. Roads may become blocked or access may change. Smoke will reduce visibility. Secure your pets for travel. If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.IF YOU ARE NOT LEAVING - PREPARE TO DEFENDIdentify a safe place inside, with more than one exit, before the fire arrives. Keep moving away from the heat of the fire. Bring pets inside and restrain them. Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your house. Close doors and windows to keep smoke out. If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet the areas. If the building catches fire, go to an area already burnt. Check around you for anything burning.Shapes on this map indicate the warning level and area to which this message applies. YELLOW: Advice; ORANGE: Watch and Act; RED: Emergency Warning

The District Council of Yankalilla will list 51 Local Heritage Places located across the townships of Delamere, Normanville and Yankalilla.It applies to places that have local historical significance that warrants protection from demolition or inappropriate development.The council says social, cultural, and economic factors make Heritage listing important to local townships. “It provides a vital link to the past, shapes identity, fosters community spirit and offers tangible benefits for local economies.”It says listing as a Local Heritage Place does not prevent landowners from renovating or undertaking additions to their property. “Rather, additional consideration needs to be made to ensure the works retain, and not compromise, the listed heritage qualities or features of the place.“Properties adjacent to a listed Local Heritage Place are also automatically subject to planning policy change via the application of the Heritage Adjacency Overlay as contained in the Planning and Design Code. “Accordingly, any new building work will need to be designed so that it does not dominate or impact on the setting of a listed Local Heritage Place.”Visit Your Say Yankalilla for full details; the deadline for feedback is 11.59 pm on Friday 13 March.Hard copies of the documents are also available for viewing at the Council Civic Centre and the Yankalilla Library.Planners will be available to answer questions at two community drop-in sessions on Thursday 12 February and Tuesday 24 February at the Yankalilla Cultural Centre and Library.Anyone can call in between 11am and 3pm or 4pm to 6pm on both days.Approval for the heritage listing was granted by the Minister for Planning; it will remain in place for 12 months or until the Planning Code Amendment process is finalised, whichever is sooner.The council says all feedback will be carefully considered before the Code Amendment is finalised and submitted to the Minister for Planning for a decision.

Four youths have been arrested early this morning.About 11.20pm on Sunday 1 February, police responded to reports of a break-in at a business premises on Beach Road, Christies Beach.It was discovered another two business premises had been broken into and CCTV later confirmed four boys had smashed a door with a rock before entering and stealing items.Further investigation led police to an address at Aldinga beach where police arrested four boys, a 15-year-old, 14-year-old and 13-year-old from the address and another 14-year-old boy from Christie Downs.Each of the boys were charged serious criminal trespass, theft and breaching bail.Police bail was refused and they are expected to attend the Christies Beach Youth Court this morning.30238

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is continuing to respond to a bushfire in Deep Creek Conservation Park, around 8 kilometres east of Cape Jervis on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula.The fire was reported at approximately 4:40pm on Sunday and is burning in grass and scrub in steep, difficult-to-access terrain near Blowhole Beach Road, west of Goondooloo Ridge Track. The fire has since split into two separate fires, burning on either side of Blowhole Beach Road.Overnight, around 175 firefighters supported by 35 trucks and several firefighting aircraft worked in challenging conditions to contain the fire. Relief crews from the CFS, Department for Environment and Water (DEW) and Forestry SA are on the fireground today, with aerial firefighting continuing throughout Monday.While a number of assets have been threatened, there are no reports of property loss or damage at this stage. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and fire investigators will attend once it is safe to do so.A warning message remains current, and the fire is expected to remain uncontained for some time. Residents and visitors are urged to stay informed via the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.🚧 Road and park closuresBlowhole Beach Road is closed to all trafficTent Rock Road, south of the Three Bridges Road intersection, is also closedEmergency services are operating on and around roads including Yulti Wirra Road — motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and drive to conditions if travel is necessaryDeep Creek National Park is partly closed, including the Cobbler Creek Campground and picnic areas. Visitors should remain alert and monitor official advice.🚒 Operational areasA CFS staging area has been established at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, with Yankalilla Oval being used for aviation operations. The public is asked to stay clear of these locations.Message ID: 0009149🔥 Bushfire Warning Information – What You Need to Know🗺️ Map warning coloursThe shapes shown on the map indicate the warning area covered by this message:Yellow – AdviceOrange – Watch and ActRed – Emergency WarningThis message may be updated as conditions change, or before 9:26pm (01/02/2026).Message ID: 0009134⚠️ Important safety informationHomes built and prepared to the highest bushfire standards may offer protectionPower, water, phone and data services may be lostFire crews are responding, but do not expect a firefighter at your door🧯 What you should do nowCheck and follow your Bushfire Survival PlanPut on protective clothing to shield yourself from heatLet family or friends know your plans🚗 If you are leavingLeave now — do not delayRoads may become blocked and smoke will reduce visibilitySecure pets so they are ready for travelIf you become stuck in your car:Park away from bushesCover yourselfGet down low on the floor, as windows may break due to heat🏠 If you are staying to defendIdentify a safe place inside with more than one exitKeep moving away from heat as conditions changeBring pets inside and restrain themMove flammable items (doormats, wheelie bins, outdoor furniture) away from the houseClose doors and windows to reduce smokeIf available, turn on sprinklers to wet surrounding areasIf the building catches fire, move to an area already burntWatch for and extinguish spot fires if it is safe to do so📻 Stay informedCFS website: cfs.sa.gov.auCFS Information Hotline: 1800 362 361Hearing or speech impaired:Call 1300 555 727, then ask for 1800 362 361TTY: 133 677, then ask for 1800 362 361Alert SA mobile appLocal ABC Radio, FIVEaa or emergency broadcast partnersCFS on Facebook or X