Issued on
05 Feb 2026 21:05
Deep Creek Fire
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) are commencing to work towards planning to contain the Deep Creek Fire in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.
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, excluding the park headquarters, workshop and Stringybark campground. The fire behaviour remains dynamic with influence from the steep terrain and coastal winds causing the fire to change at short notice.
If the containment lines created today are not able to hold the fire and it breaches Black Bullock Road, planned work will begin in the area between Three Bridges Road and Black Bullock Road. If required this work will be done on Friday 6 February 2026. 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.
Predictions of the potential spread of this fire with the current conditions, if the containment lines, are not effective has it reaching 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.
To help the community understand the ongoing risk of this fire CFS is holding a community meeting at Yankalilla Football Club on Friday 6 February at 12.30 pm. It will also be streamed online on the CFS website at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire/
More than 200 firefighters from CFS, Department for Environment and Water, Forestry SA, Farm Fire Units and Victorian Country Fire Authority attending the fire tomorrow. Aircraft, who have already performed more than 990 drops over the fire, will also continue supporting ground crews.
There is a warning message issued for this fire. Please stay informed through the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or Alert SA app. Ongoing updates and community information on this fire can now be found on the CFS website at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire/
Firefighting efforts at a bushfire is not possible without support from partner agencies. We want to thank SA SES, SA Metropolitan Fire Service, Department for Environment and Water, Forestry SA, Farm Fire Units, Local Government and SA Police.
Main South Road has now reopened to all motorists however, speed restrictions may apply. If travelling in the area please drive to conditions and follow directions from emergency services. 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. Visitors should remain alert and stay informed.
Community are reminded to stay out of the current warning area where possible. Anyone within the impacted area will be allowed to leave via the closed roads but will not be able to return until they are reopened. Given the unpredictable nature of this fire any road closures could change at short notice. CFS still urges anyone to continue avoiding the areas surrounding this fire where possible.
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..
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