Emergency Services

Fire Danger Season extended

By Matt WebsterFire Danger Season has been extended from April 30 to May 14 in the Mount Lofty Ranges fire ban district which contains The Barossa Council area. The current Fire Danger Season began on November 15, 2024, and represents a period of...

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07 May 2025

Fire at South Para Reservoir

A scrub fire 2km south of the Williamstown township last Wednesday morning resulted in approximately 10 hectares being burnt at the South Para Reservoir according to a CFS spokesperson. At approximately 10.40am on March 19, CFS crews were called to...

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26 Mar 2025

No superheroes needed, just locals with a heart: Kapunda first responders unite to discuss desperate need

Walking into an unpretentious office space which would have hosted countless briefings and banter over the years at Kapunda CFS station, it may come as a surprise that none of the people sitting inside are Chris Hemsworth. It’s one of the myths...

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Mel Jaunay

05 Mar 2025

Smouldering stinker

The Leader was on ‘poo patrol’ last Friday afternoon when attending a smouldering pile of manure in Truro. Firefighters from Northern Barossa CFS were deployed to the site and up-to four water-bombers were witnessed flying overhead. A CFS Spokesperson...

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19 Feb 2025

Fatal five: a deadly combo

“Don’t think it can’t happen to you,” is the message Deputy group officer for the Northern Barossa Group CFS, Michael Furnell wants drivers in the Barossa to consider before taking to the road. “It could be just a moment of inattention,”...

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05 Feb 2025

4WD Club launches the year learning about fire safety

The Barossa 4WD Club started the year with a visit from the Lyndoch CFS at its January meeting. Lyndoch CFS Brigade Captain, Shane Emms, spoke about the care, servicing and maintenance of fire extinguishers, showing the group the different types of...

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15 Jan 2025

Search in the vines: Police resources deployed to find missing driver

By Matt WebsterSeveral police resources, including a SAPOL helicopter were involved in the search for a missing driver following a single car crash at Bethany on Monday. A caution sign and water depth gauge pole for the ford on Bethany Road were seen...

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15 Jan 2025

Fire truck visit gives kids insight

Angaston CFS paid a visit to Angaston Early Learning Centre on Monday, allowing children to get a close look at a real fire truck. Babies right up to children attending the OSHC were able to view the truck, and while it was a thrill for many, for...

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15 Jan 2025

A firey start to 2025: Multiple fires across Barossa and surrounding areas

With a number of grass fires already requiring CFS response in the first week of 2025, residents are being reminded to have a bushfire plan ready, particularly in light of the current hot and dry summer. Regional Commander Matt Davis informed The...

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Mel Jaunay

08 Jan 2025

New CFS truck a $500K upgrade

Williamstown is among 10 CFS brigades which will receive a new $520,000 rescue truck, with the fleet of 24P multi-purpose dual-cab urban fire and rescue trucks, valued at $5.2m in total, replacing aged equipment. As part of the CFS’ capital...

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08 Jan 2025

Think, drive and arrive safely this Christmas

By Matt WebsterAs the festive season approaches, Barossa Valley police are reminding drivers of the importance of keeping loved ones safe during the busiest time of year on the roads. Senior Sergeant Stephen Fitzgerald of the Nuriootpa Police Station...

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