Issued on
20 Jan 2026 18:34
Tooperang Bushfire
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is on scene at a bushfire at Tooperang, 5 kilometres east of Mount Compass in the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.
The fire is contained, after burning in excess of 660 hectares in scrub, grass and plantation since Sunday afternoon.
More than 120 CFS volunteer firefighters and 30 trucks worked throughout the day to secure and black out hotspots including several flare-ups, supported by firebombing fixed wing and helicopter aircraft. A total of 170 drops by firebombers have been completed since Sunday.
Additional support is being provided by the Department for Environment and Water, St John Ambulance, Salvation Army, private contractors, farm fire units, Forestry SA, SA Ambulance Service, SA Metropolitan Fire Service, State Emergency Service and the South Australia Police. Additionally we thank the numerous local community groups have shown their support with food and supplies to local crews.
Firefighters will continue to work on the fireground throughout the night, with 50 firefighters and 15 trucks remaining throughout the night working to maintain and strengthen control lines whilst mopping up hotspots..
Numerous properties were saved during initial firefighting efforts, a testament to the outstanding work of our Volunteers, farm fire units and supporting partner agencies. Damage assessment and fire cause investigators are attending the scene tomorrow, the cause of the fire is yet to be determined however is not considered suspicious.
Roads are now open in the area. 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
Residents may see some smoke during night, conditions may change quickly and remain dangerous. Crews will continue to remain on the fireground throughout the night.
Stay informed through the CFS website (cfs.sa.gov.au) or the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
Message ID 0009024
