Leave now warning issued for uncontrolled Paris Creek bushfire

22 Feb 2025

Glam Adelaide

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Leave now warning issued for uncontrolled Paris Creek bushfire

The PARIS CREEK bushfire is uncontrolled. This grass fire is burning in a South Easterly direction towards Old Bull Creek Road, Dog Trap Road and Ashbourne Road. Conditions are continually changing.

Shapes on this map image indicate the Warning Area to which this message applies. YELLOW: Advice Message; ORANGE: Watch and Act Message; RED: Emergency Warning

Updated on22 Feb 2025 15:08

Issued forParis Creek near Strathalbyn in the Mount Lofty Ranges.

Warning levelAdvice – Monitor Conditions

ActionMonitor local conditions and stay informed if you are in this area. Decide what you will do if the situation changes.

At this time there is no threat to life or property and firefighters are attending this fire.

More information will be provided by the CFS when it is available.

The PARIS CREEK bushfire is burning in a South Easterly direction towards Old Bull Creek Road, Dog Trap Road and Ashbourne Road. Conditions are continually changing.

CFS volunteer firefighters on 35 trucks are being supported by Farm Fire Units, along with 9 aircraft, including firebombing and observational aircraft and are working to extinguish the fire. Crews are working to prevent the spread of fire to adjacent properties.

Roads are currently open around this incident however this may change at short notice. Continue to monitor road closures at: traffic.sa.gov.au

Emergency services may be working on and around roads in the area, and motorists are advised to stay away. If you need to travel on roads in the area, please take care and drive to the local conditions.

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

Homes that have been built to withstand a bushfire, and are prepared to the highest level, may provide safety.

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.