Shed fire at Sunlands - 11 January 2026
At 1:15 am, CFS volunteer firefighters responded to an agricultural shed fire at Sunlands, approximately 11 km west of Waikerie.
Twenty five firefighters responded with 7 trucks to manage the blaze in the 50 by 20 metre shed, supported by SA Police and SA Ambulance Service.
Crews wearing specialist breathing apparatus monitored air quality around the shed to ensure the safety of firefighters and the surrounding community.
Unfortunately, the shed was destroyed and the contents were lost. Damage has been estimated at $500,000, and Fire Investigators have been called to the scene.