CFS issues extreme fire danger day, total fire bans across nine regions on hottest SA day in 7 months

It’s going to be the hottest day across the state in months, as emergency services remind South Aussies to act responsibly to prevent catastrophic bushfires.

CFS crews have responded to multiple fires across the state, with prescribed burn offs responsible for some incidents.

Saturday is on track to be the hottest day across the state in months, as emergency services remind South Australians to act responsibly to prevent catastrophic bushfires.

The CFS has declared a total fire ban day for the hottest day in seven months, with hazardous fire weather conditions expected across the state.

The fire service has declared total fire bans in the West Coast, Eastern and Lower Eyre Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Mount Lofty Ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Riverland and Murraylands regions.

However, the regional fire service has responded to multiple fires across the state, including in Mylor and Birdwood.

The Advertiser understands the Mylor fire was sparked after a controlled burn off re-sparked. Several units attended the fire, which is now listed as complete.

Dry, windy and hot conditions are expected across most of the state on Saturday, with Adelaide expected to reach a high of 35 degrees for Christmas Pageant day.

The UV index is expected to be very high, so pageant goers in the CBD are reminded to slip, slop, slap to avoid heat related illness.

Across the state, the CFS has declared extreme danger ratings across nine regions, with Deputy CFS chief Brenton Hastie telling ABC Radio to “avoid activities that might see a fire start”.

Media and the public are advised TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 02 November 2024 in the following Fire Ban Districts: West Coast, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Lower Eyre Pen, Flinders, Mid-North, Mt Lofty Ranges, Yorke Pen, Riverland, Murraylands. Refer https://t.co/cidJOkaxXmpic.twitter.com/boXPxa5yr2

— Country Fire Service (@CFSAlerts) November 1, 2024

“We’re expecting to see warm temperatures and warm winds as the change passes across the state,” Mr Hastie said.

He said anyone working on farms today should avoid using heavy machinery, and follow the harvesting code of practice that’s in place.

“If you’re not on the land, do things like avoid BBQs or activities around the home like angle grinding that could lead to fires starting from sparks.

“We’ve got six regional command centres, five of which are open today, along with the state command centre and incident management teams on standby.

He said there were water bomber aircraft also stationed to respond if needed today.

“It’s really important to have a bushfire safety plan you’ve discussed with family and co-workers if you work in a bushfire risk area.

“If they need to, the CFS will tell you to activate your bushfire survival plan, and if you don’t have a plan you’ll be left trying to figure out what to do at the worst time.”