Issued on
18 Jan 2026 20:24
Tooperang Bushfire
The CFS is responding to a scrub fire at Tooperang near Mount Compass in the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia.
The fire is currently burning in grass and scrub and is uncontrolled.
The fire is over 400 Hectares and has impacted the area between Nangkita Road and Cleland Gully Road, including structures and farm sheds.
Over 60 CFS fire trucks and over 200 firefighters supported by Metropolitan Fire Service, South Australian Police and South Australian Ambulance Service are currently working on the fireground, supported by several aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and Fire Investigators will attend the scene when safe.
Current road closures are in place on Nangkita Road and Cleland Gully Road.
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.
Smoke is impacting roads in the area, and visibility may be reduced. To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.
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Message ID 0008989
