Truck fire on Redbanks Road - 7 November 2024
Five CFS and one MFS crews are working to extinguish a haystack fire which started inside a truck trailer while travelling down Redbanks Road between Mallala and Gawler, north of Adelaide.
The fire extended to surrounding grass and was quickly contained by local Farm Fire Units. The prime mover was not impacted and was able to be detached from the trailer which is a total loss. The estimated damage amount is $200,000 including the hay.
To help reduce the blaze aircraft performed three drops over the fire. To fully extinguish the fire, hay must be removed from the trailer and spread out. Redbanks Road will be closed in the area while this takes place. If driving in the area please drive to conditions and adhere to directions of emergency services personnel.
SA Police are on scene supporting firefighters.