CFS Extends fire danger season in Mt Lofty District until 14 May 2025

The fire danger season for the Mount Lofty Ranges has been extended to midnight of 14 May 2025.

Acting Deputy Chief Officer, Brenton Hastie, said current weather predictions indicate no meaningful rain for April, May and parts of June.

"Fuel loads vary across the Mount Lofty Ranges, with high forest and scrub fuels in parts and somewhat low fuels in others, and the exceptionally dry conditions and lack of forecast rain in the near future poses a risk of fire," Mr Hastie said.

"Volunteers have worked incredibly hard to keep the South Australian community safe throughout this Fire Danger Season and will continue to respond to incidents across the state, but the community need to be aware that the risk of fire won't abate until there is significant rainfall."

You can access up-to-date fire danger ratings and practical advice on the Country Fire Service website.

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Also, be aware of potential changes to Council services on extreme or catastrophic fire danger days.