Issued on
07 Jan 2026 10:52
Back Callington Road, Kanmantoo
The CFS have now contained the grass fire near Back Callington Road in Kanmantoo, South Australia.
Quick work through hot conditions from approximately 40 CFS firefighters, supported by 5 aircraft, including firebombers and observational aircraft have contained this fire ensuring there was no impact to the South Eastern Freeway.
Aircraft performed approximately 20 drops across the side of the freeway which helped reducing the threat of this fire. The fire is now contained and firefighters will remain on the fireground until the area is deemed safe.
The cause of the fire has been determined as not suspicious.
Roads will remain open around this incident, however, this may change at short notice. Continue to monitor at: traffic.sa.gov.au/
Smoke is impacting roads in the area, and visibility may be reduced. To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.
Message ID 0008918
