Incident Update

Issued on
07 Jan 2026 17:51

Old Eyre Highway, Yalata

There is a fire burning approximately 4km north of Yalata Community on the West Coast of South Australia.

The fire is currently burning in scrub and smoke can be seen in the area.

Due to the remote location, there is no immediate threat to surrounding communities or roads.

This fire is being closely monitored by CFS and Yalata Community Management, especially given the upcoming predicted weather over the coming days.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

Message ID 0008925

Incident Update
OLD EYRE HWY Issued on 07 Jan 2026 17:51 Old Eyre Highway, Yalata There is a fire burning approximately 4km north of Yalata Community on the West Coast of South Australia. The fire is currently burning in scrub and smoke can be seen in the area. Due to the remote location, there is no immediate threat to surrounding communities or roads. This fire is being closely monitored by CFS and Yalata Community Management, especially given the upcoming predicted weather over the coming days. The cause of the fire is unknown. Message ID 0008925
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Old Eyre Highway, Yalata

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