Emergency Warning - AUBURN Bushfire - Take Shelter Now Issued 24 Jan 13:00 2026

Take Shelter Now Emergency Warning - Bushfire
AUBURN Bushfire
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Issued on 24 Jan 2026 12:59 Warning area Horrocks Highway, Main North Road, Undalya, Salter Springs, Rhynie, Riverton, near Auburn, approximately 25 kilometres south of Clare in the Clare Valley, South Australia. Warning level Emergency Warning - Take Shelter Now Action Take 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 Auburn fire is uncontrolled. This grass fire is burning in a Southerly direction towards Undalya, Salter Springs, Rhynie and Riverton. . Conditions are continually changing. For updates check the CFS website at cfs.sa.gov.au or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

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This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: 24/01/2026 15:00

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NO homes are built to withstand these fire conditions, however they can be used as a shelter against heat from the fire. You may lose power, water, phone and data connections.

Fire crews are responding but you should not expect a firefighter at your door.

What you should do

Check 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 leaving

Leave 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 defend

Identify 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.

Stay informed

CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
Information Hotline 1800 362 361
For hearing or speech impaired users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 362 361
For teletype service TTY 133 677 then ask for 1800 362 361
CFS on Facebook or X
Alert SA Mobile App
On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

Media information
Emergency Warning to be broadcast immediately and then every 15 minutes following.
Watch and Act to be broadcast immediately and then every 30 minutes following.
Advice to be broadcast at the discretion of the broadcaster.

For media enquiries call the CFS Media Line on 08 8115 3531.