South Australian Country Fire Service - professional fire and rescue services to outer metropolitan, regional and rural South Australia.
Australian Fire Danger Ratings

Australian Fire Danger Ratings

Living in a bushfire risk area means danger is on your doorstep.

What can I do / What can't I do?

What can I do / What can't I do?

Some activities aren't allowed during a Total Fire Ban - make sure you know.

Fire Danger Season dates & permits

Fire Danger Season dates & permits

Fire Danger Season dates for 2023/2024 confirmed.

Farm fire safety & prevention

Farm fire safety & prevention

Bushfires and grass fires are a serious threat to a farmer's livelihood. Years of hard work can be wiped out in a moment.

Latest news, events & publications
Tractor fire in Wandearah - 22 October 2024
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Tractor fire in Wandearah - 22 October 2024

22 Oct 2024 12:27
Shed fire in Tooperang - 21 October 2024
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Shed fire in Tooperang - 21 October 2024

21 Oct 2024 16:50
CFS Fire Ban and Fire Danger Rating Issued 20 Oct 16:27 2024
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CFS Fire Ban and Fire Danger Rating Issued 20 Oct 16:27 2024

20 Oct 2024 16:27
Structure fire at Crafers - 18 October 2024
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Structure fire at Crafers - 18 October 2024

18 Oct 2024 08:50
Shed fire at Mannum - 16 October 2024
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Shed fire at Mannum - 16 October 2024

16 Oct 2024 23:12
Haystack fire at Tintinara - 16 October 2024
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Haystack fire at Tintinara - 16 October 2024

16 Oct 2024 23:10
CFS Fire Ban and Fire Danger Rating Issued 16 Oct 16:20 2024
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CFS Fire Ban and Fire Danger Rating Issued 16 Oct 16:20 2024

16 Oct 2024 16:20
HazMat at Barmera - 15 October 2025
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HazMat at Barmera - 15 October 2025

15 Oct 2024 11:37
House fire in Wellington East - 12 October 2024
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House fire in Wellington East - 12 October 2024

12 Oct 2024 08:52
Shed fire at Kapunda - 8 October 2024
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Shed fire at Kapunda - 8 October 2024

8 Oct 2024 12:12