Issued on
25 Jan 2026 12:36
Borefield Road, Roxby Downs Station
The SA Country Fire Service is currently in attendance at a large diesel truck fire, located 45 kilometers North East of the Roxby Downs township on the Borefield Road, Roxby Downs Station.
Approximately, 20 CFS firefighters on 5 trucks are currently working to extinguish the fire and are expected to remain on scene into tonight. The CFS is being supported by Olympic Dam Emergency Services Officers and the South Australia Police.
Firefighters are currently responding in heat averaging above 40 degrees and are using breathing apparatus. An ambulance and crews are on scene managing crew welfare.
The Borefield road is currently closed due to this incident. It is currently unknown when the road will reopen. Continue to monitor road closures at: traffic.sa.gov.au
Smoke is currently visible from the surrounding areas as far as Roxby Downs Station and is expected to stay over this area into this afternoon and potentially evening.
If driving in the area, please drive to conditions and follow directions from emergency service personnel.
Message ID 0009081
