07/02/2026
It is with heavy hearts we watch our beautiful Deep Creek burning. We will unfortunately not be able to offer our tours in the park for the coming months but we do plan to continue operating and as of next week will be offering some great alternative tours in our beautiful region. We plan to bring you opportunities to learn more about the recovery efforts and the impacts for the park and wildlife. We would like to honour and pay tribute to our amazing community and all the volunteers who are helping to contain this fire. If you have a current booking either through Coast is Calling or directly we will be contacting you over the next week to take you through our new offerings. We pray that our volunteers remain safe and that no further structures or homes are lost.
** A newer update has been issued. For the latest information visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au/incidents **
Incident Update - Deep Creek Fire
The Deep Creek Fire in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia has now burnt 4,500 hectares and has a perimeter of 52 kilometers.
More than 200 firefighters from CFS, Department for Environment and Water (DEW), Forestry SA, Farm Fire Units, New South Wales Rural Fire Service and Victorian Country Fire Authority continue to work on the fire today. An Incident Management Team continues to support fire fighting operations which includes personnel from SA, NSW and Queensland Fire Department.
Crews are continuing back burning supported by heavy machinery, ground crews and aircraft to consolidate and strengthen containment lines along Black Bullock Road and Tapanappa Ridge Road.
Extinguishing hot spots remains a priority as predicted changes in wind direction and speed has potential to create re-ignitions, increasing the risk of the fire heading toward surrounding communities including Rapid Bay, Second Valley and Yankalilla. Communities in these areas are urged to be ready to enact their bushfire survival plan and use multiple sources to stay informed, in case the situation changes.
A dedicated page has been created on the CFS website at www.cfs.sa.gov.au/deep-creek-fire/ for this incident where ongoing updates and community information can be found.
At this time, it has been confirmed that seven structures have been impacted. SA Police rapid assessment teams will continue to conduct assessments of any potential additional impacts when conditions allow.
Main South Road remains open to all motorists; however, speed restrictions may apply. If you must travel in the area, please drive to conditions and follow directions from emergency services. Hazardous tree assessments are being conducted, with the intent of reopening roads as soon as it is safe to do so. Roads are being reopened in the area, please refer to traffic.sa.gov.au for the most current information.
Anyone within the impacted area will be allowed to leave via the closed roads but will not be able to return until roads are reopened. Given the unpredictable nature of this fire any road closures could change at short notice. CFS still urges anyone to continue avoiding the areas surrounding this fire where possible.
The Deep Creek National Park, Talisker Conservation Park and Second Valley Forest are closed.
A CFS staging area is operating at the Yankalilla Showgrounds, and Yankalilla Oval is being used for aviation operations. A base camp has been established at the Wirrina Cove Holiday Park oval which also causes an increase in emergency services vehicle traffic. The public is asked to stay clear of these areas.
People are also reminded this is an active fireground where the situation is constantly changing.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
