Bushfire threat reduced for Peterborough in Flinders Ranges

An uncontrolled grass fire came dangerously near to a small town in the Flinders Ranges on Thursday, the CFS says.

CFS fire truck attending to a grass fire. Picture: Stephen Laffer

The CFS has reduced its urgent bushfire warning to residents in Peterborough in the Flinders Rangers to Advice level.

The CFS issued a Watch and Act warning just after 10am on Thursday for a grass fire burning in a north-westerly direction towards the Peterborough township.

BREAKING: Properties have been evacuated at Peterborough after a grass fire broke out near the town. 7NEWS Adelaide at 6pm | https://t.co/8ftPfGh39Y#7NEWSpic.twitter.com/MnRaudF8hg

— 7NEWS Adelaide (@7NewsAdelaide) October 26, 2023

Just beffore 11am, the threat level was reduced to Advice:

“The threat of this fire has reduced, however people are reminded to take care in the area. Smoke will reduce visibility on the roads and there is a risk of falling trees and branches.”

The CFS previously warned residents on the eastern side of the town to leave and seek shelter.