Issued on
29 Jan 2026 17:03
Katarapko Island
The CFS are continuing to respond to multiple fires on Katarapko Island, approximately 11km south west of Berri in the Riverland of South Australia.
CFS volunteers, supported by SA Metropolitan Fire Service and Department for Environment and Water personnel remain on scene working to extinguish the 5 fires which have burnt approximately 52 hectares. Crews are also being supported by the SA State Emergency Service, SA Police, SA Water and 5 aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft which have completed 172 drops of aerial firefighting product to help stop the spread of the fire.
Due to access restraints, firefighters and trucks are being transported to the island by an SA Water barge.
With heightened fire weather expected over the coming days, crews will remain on scene and continue to work on these fires until they are deemed safe.
These fires do not currently pose a risk to the community, however smoke may be visible from some distance and anyone in the area is encouraged to stay alert via cfs.sa.gov.au.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and fire investigators will attend the scene when it is deemed safe.
Emergency services may be working on and around roads in the area, and motorists are advised to stay away. If you need to travel on roads in the area, please take care and drive to the local conditions. This remains an active fireground and where possible the community is encouraged to stay away. This includes the use of drones which can be extremely dangerous to aviation operations.
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