Wirrulla truck fire - 26 October 2026
At approximately 2:00 am this morning, SA Country Fire Service responded to a Triple Zero call about a truck fire at Wirrulla on the state's Eyre Peninsula.
Four CFS crews, including 2 in Breathing Apparatus, arrived on scene to find a B double truck carrying pharmaceuticals fully involved.
Ten firefighters from Wirrulla, Poochera, Streaky Bay, and Western Eyre Group worked quickly to extinguish the blaze.
SA Police and SA Power Networks were also on scene to help secure the area.
The estimated damages are $750,000.
The Eyre Highway was closed for some time but has now reopened.