Lower Hermitage Road
Issued for LOWER HERMITAGE in Mount Lofty Rangers.
The SA Country Fire Service was alerted to a fire in Lower Hermitage at around 3:40pm today.
On arrival crews found a fire burning quickly up hill in a westerly direction. Approximately 60 CFS volunteer firefighters, supported by Farm Fire Units, worked to contain the fire and were able to save several properties in the area.
Due to the dry conditions and areas that were difficult to access the fire spread into steep terrain, however, crews were able to contain the fire to three hectares.
Crews will continue to work into the night to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.
SA Police have now reopened the intersection of Lower Hermitage Rd and Millbrook Rd.
To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please drive through the area with caution.
This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: May 07 2024 19:29
