08/01/2026
Today (Friday, 9-Jan-2026) is a day of EXTREME Bushfire Danger and a TOTAL FIRE BAN in the Adelaide Hills.
On a day like today:
* These are very hot, dry and windy conditions for a bush or grass fire.
* If a fire starts and takes hold, it will be unpredictable, move very fast and very difficult for fire fighters to bring under control.
* Spot fires will start and move quickly. Embers may come from many directions.
* Homes that are prepared to the highest level, have been constructed to bushfire protection levels and are actively defended may provide safety.
* You must be physically and mentally prepared to defend in these conditions.
* The safest place to be is away from bushfire prone areas.
What you should do:
* Only stay with your property if you are prepared to the highest level. This means your home needs to have been constructed to bushfire protection levels e.g.; enclosed eaves, covers over external air conditioners, metal flyscreens etc.
* You must be well prepared and able to actively defend your home if a fire starts. This means you have the right equipment and resources to put out fires around your home e.g.; enough water supply, petrol/diesel portable pump, generator, protective clothing etc.
* If you are not prepared to the highest level, leaving bushfire prone areas early in the day is your safest