Source: SA Country Fire Service

Take Shelter Now
Emergency Warning - Bushfire
DEEP CREEK Bushfire
Media: please note SEWS required.
This warning replaces previous warning - Watch and Act issued on 02 Feb 2026 17:31
Issued on
02 Feb 2026 18:46

Warning area
Deep Creek, Silverton and Blowhole Beach Road, and Cape Jervis, near the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia.

Warning level
Emergency Warning - Take Shelter Now

Action
Take shelter now in a solid building. You are now in danger. Do not delay. Do not leave or enter this area in a vehicle or on foot. It is too late to leave as the roads will not be safe.

Conditions are dangerous and firefighters are now unable to prevent the fire spreading. Shelter before the fire arrives as heat can kill you well before the flames reach you.

The Deep Creek fire is uncontrolled. This scrub fire is burning in a west north westerly direction towards Cape Jervis, Silverton, Deep Creek and Main South Road, north west of the Deep Creek National Park.. Conditions are continually changing.

For updates check the CFS website at cfs.sa.gov.au or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Feb 02 2026 20:43

Message ID 0009171
NO homes are built to withstand these fire conditions, however they can be used as a shelter against heat from the fire. You may lose power, water, phone and data connections.

Fire crews are responding but you should not expect a firefighter at your door.

What you should do
Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.
Protect yourself from the fire's heat - put on protective clothing.
Tell family or friends of your plans.

If you are leaving
Leave now, don't delay.
Roads may become blocked or access may change. Smoke will reduce visibility.
Secure your pets for travel.
If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.

If you are not leaving - prepare to defend
Identify a safe place inside, with more than one exit, before the fire arrives. Keep moving away from the heat of the fire.
Bring pets inside and restrain them.
Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your house.
Close doors and windows to keep smoke out.
If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet the areas.
If the building catches fire, go to an area already burnt. Check around you for anything burning.

Stay informed
CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
Information Hotline 1800 362 361
For hearing or speech impaired users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 362 361
For teletype service TTY 133 677 then ask for 1800 362 361
CFS on Facebook or X
Alert SA Mobile App
On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners
For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

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