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Emergency Contacts

Triple Zero 000 - For all emergencies
CFS Bushfire Information Hotline: 1800 362 361

Visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au or download the Alert SA app for daily updates.

What is Fire Danger Season?

The Fire Danger Season runs from 1 November 2025 through to 30 April 2026 (midnight).
During this period, the risk for bushfires is high.
You should always check the Fire Danger Rating before planning outdoor activities.

Australian Fire Danger Ratings

Fire danger ratings describe the potential level of danger should a bushfire start and are calculated using a combination of weather forecasting and information about vegetation that could fuel a fire.

Fire Danger Rating What Does it Mean? What Should I do?
Moderate

Most fires can be controlled

  • Controlled burning may occur in these conditions if it is safe - check to see if permits apply

Plan and Prepare

  • Stay up to date
  • Be ready to act if there is a fire
High

Fires can be dangerous

  • There's a heightened risk
  • If a fire starts, your life and property may be at risk

Be ready to act

  • Be alert for fires in your area
  • Decide what you will do if a fire starts
Extreme
Total Fire Ban

Fires will spread quickly and be extremely dangerous

  • These are dangerous fire conditions
  • You must be physically and mentally prepared to defend in these conditions

Take action now to protect your life and property

  • Check your Bushfire Survival plan and that your property is fire ready
  • If a fire starts, take immediate action
Catastrophic
Total Fire Ban

If a fire starts and takes hold, lives are likely to be lost

  • These are the worst conditions for a bush or grass fire
  • The safest place to be is away from high-risk bushfire areas

For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas

  • Stay safe by leaving high risk bushfire areas the night before or early in the day - do not wait and see

Fire Danger Season vs Total Fire Ban
What you Can & Can't Do

Fire Danger Season
Allowed Activities

Total Fire Ban Days
Prohibited Activities

  • Use of Gas or Electric BBQ’s (with conditions: Clear Area, Responsible Person, Appropriate Extinguisher at hand
  • Campfires in designated areas (with conditions: 20cm Deep Trench & no more than 1m2 in area, 4m Clearance, Responsible Person, Appropriate Extinguisher on hand)
  • Use of a Wood or Charcoal Kettle - Weber BBQ (with conditions: 4m Clearance, Responsible Person, Appropriate Extinguisher on hand)
  • Slashing, Mowing or Harvesting (with appropriate Fire Safety Measures)
  • No Solid Fuel Fires (Wood, Charcoal
  • No Campfires or Fire Pits

  • No Angle Grinding or Welding Outdoors

  • No Burning off or Incinerators

  • Gas or Electric BBQ’s are permitted to be used providing: the BBQ/appliance has a 4m clearance, Responsible Person Present, Appropriate Extinguisher is on hand.

Fire Extinguisher Basics

Use extinguishers only for small fires (wastepaper basket size)

Fire Classes (Common at Home)Common Home Extinguishers (Common at Home)
A. Wood/Paper
B. Flammable Liquids
C. Gases
D. Electrical
F. Cooking Oils		B : E - Dry Chemical Powder
Oils, Flammable Liquids, & Electrical
A : B : E - Dry Powder
Wood, Paper, Textiles, Liquids, & Electrical
(limited on cooling oils - pair with a fire blanket)

Know PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

If the fire is too big or spreading - evacuate and call 000

Useful Links

Country Fire Service (CFS)
Alert SA
Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS)