South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service

08/10/2026

Good morning SA! How’s this beautiful pic from Kadina at a job earlier today 🤩

If you’re spending time on the roads, make sure you drive to the conditions - it’ll be wet! 🌦️

02/10/2026

Our thoughts are with the Prokopec family, who have asked that we share this message ahead of the long weekend.

25/09/2026

UPDATE: ABERFOYLE PARK
Time: 10:02pm, Friday 25 September 2026

This fire has been contained and smoke in the area has reduced.

Emergency vehicles and personnel remain in the area.

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The MFS is currently responding to a structure fire on Summerford Road, Aberfoyle Park.

The incident is causing low-hanging smoke to drift northwest towards Acorn Street and Opal Street.

If you are in this area, the MFS recommends that you stay indoors, close windows, doors, and air vents.

Members of the public are urged to stay informed, monitor local conditions, and follow advice from emergency services.

More information will be provided by the MFS when it is available. If you require emergency assistance, call 000. Do not contact us through social media.

Time Issued: 9:07pm, Friday 25 September 2026

25/09/2026

Street Smart High is exposing the real impact of risk-taking on our roads, to high school students from across the state.

2026 has been horrible on our roads. We share these spaces together. Look out for yourself, your mates, family and all other road users. One road fatality is one too many.

24/09/2026

UPDATE: Murray Bridge
Time: 11:11 pm, Thursday 24 September 2026

The threat from this incident has now been reduced.

Smoke, and emergency vehicles and personnel are still in the area. Members of the public are urged to avoid the area if possible, and follow the directions of emergency services.

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UPDATE: SMOKE ADVICE – Murray Bridge
Time: 7:34 pm, Thursday 24 September 2026

The MFS is currently responding to a structure fire in Murray Bridge. Smoke is drifting east near the Murray Bridge Golf Course.

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SMOKE ADVICE – Murray Bridge

The MFS is currently responding to a structure fire in Murray Bridge. Smoke is drifting towards Mulgundawah Road and the Murray Bridge Golf Course.

Firefighters have contained the fire but remain on scene extinguishing the blaze. The MFS recommends all members of the community avoid the area due to the number of emergency vehicles currently present.

The MFS recommends that those in the area stay inside, close windows, doors, and air vents.

Smoke can affect your health. You should stay informed and be aware of the health impacts of smoke on yourself and others. If you or anyone in your care are having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention from your local GP. If your symptoms become severe, call 000.

More information will be provided by the MFS when it is available. If you require emergency assistance, call 000. Do not contact us through social media.

For updates, continue to monitor the MFS page.

Time Issued: 18:26 pm, Thursday, 24 September 2026

23/09/2026

Today, 23 September, marks the International Day of Sign Languages, celebrated during the International Week of Deaf People.

Auslan is the language of Australia's deaf community, with more than 18,000 Australians identifying sign language as their main language in the 2021 Census. It is a rich language with its own grammar, culture and history, and is one of more than 300 sign languages used around the world.

To celebrate, the MFS alongside our emergency service counterparts, have prepared some fire safety messages in Auslan.

20/09/2026

UPDATE: Whyalla Barson
Time: 5:04pm, Sunday 20 September 2026

The threat from this incident has now been reduced.

Smoke, and emergency vehicles and personnel are still in the area. Members of the public are urged to avoid the area if possible, and follow the directions of emergency services.

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SMOKE ADVICE – Whyalla Barson

The MFS is currently responding to a rubbish/waste fire in Whyalla Barson. Smoke is drifting towards Whyalla Stuart and the Whyalla township.

Firefighters are actively on scene battling the blaze. The MFS recommends all members of the community avoid the area due to the number of emergency vehicles currently present.

The MFS recommends that those in the area stay inside, close windows, doors, and air vents.

Smoke can affect your health. You should stay informed and be aware of the health impacts of smoke on yourself and others. If you or anyone in your care are having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention from your local GP. If your symptoms become severe, call 000.

More information will be provided by the MFS when it is available. If you require emergency assistance, call 000. Do not contact us through social media.

For updates, continue to monitor the MFS page.

Time Issued: 10.26am, Sunday, 20 September 2026

16/09/2026

The MFS and CFS will be conducting test warnings this morning. See more 👇

Reminder: Please be advised that today, Wednesday 16 September, CFS will be conducting a second round of testing of its warning system ahead of the upcoming Fire Danger Season.

Test warnings and incidents will be going live across our social media accounts, website and Alert SA. These test warnings will likely go unnoticed by the public and there is no action required from community members.

If you do see a test warning, please don’t be alarmed. These tests help ensure our emergency warning systems are working as they should.

12/09/2026

UPDATE: HINDMARSH
Time: 7:34 am, Sunday 13 September 2026

This incident has now ended.

Emergency vehicles and personnel may still be in the area.

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The MFS is currently responding to a structure fire on Port Road, Hindmarsh.

Members of the public are urged to avoid the area if possible and follow the directions of emergency services.

To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.

Members of the public are urged to stay informed, monitor local conditions, and follow advice from emergency services.

More information will be provided by the MFS when it is available. If you require emergency assistance, call 000. Do not contact us through social media.

Time Issued: 6:54am, Sunday 13 September 2026

11/09/2026

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Almost 3,000 people lost their lives, including 343 firefighters who answered the call that morning.

MFS Adelaide crews paid their respects by holding their morning parade outside Adelaide Fire Station.

We honour the courage and sacrifice of all those who lost their lives, including the firefighters who have since died from illnesses linked to the attacks.

343 never forgotten.