Melrose CFS

30/01/2026

Your drone footage is not worth more than our members’ lives

Aerial firefighting at the Katarapko fire was forced to stop after an illegal recreational drone was spotted overhead.

That one drone grounded aircraft, delayed firefighting, and put air crews at serious risk.

This is the third drone incident this month.

Drones can collide with aircraft causing catastrophic consequences.

👉 If you fly, we can’t. Keep drones well away from firegrounds.

23/01/2026

A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for tomorrow, Saturday 24 January 2026 for the following Fire Ban Districts:

• Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Catastrophic
• Yorke Peninsula - Catastrophic
• Flinders - Extreme
• Kangaroo Island - Extreme
• Lower Eyre Peninsula - Extreme
• Lower South East - Extreme
• Mid North - Extreme
• Mount Lofty Ranges - Extreme
• Murraylands - Extreme
• Northeast Pastoral - Extreme
• Northwest Pastoral - Extreme
• Riverland - Extreme
• Upper South East - Extreme
• West Coast - Extreme
Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted.
The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow.

The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan.

Fire Danger Ratings

Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Catastrophic, well prepared, well constructed and defended homes may not be safe during a fire. To ensure your survival you should leave tonight or early tomorrow morning.

Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire.

What should you do
• If you don't have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option.
• In making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions.
• Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council.
• Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted today are fully extinguished before midnight tonight.
• Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions

Stay informed

• CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
• Information Hotline 1800 362 361
• For hearing or speech impaired users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 362 361
• For teletype service TTY 133 677 then ask for 1800 362 361
• CFS on Facebook or X
• Alert SA Mobile App
• On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

18/12/2025

Congratulations to the following Melrose Brigade members who received CFS Life Membership on Wednesday 17th December:

Phil Nottle

Dean Paul

Susan McCallum

Thank you for your dedication and service to the Brigade and community.

01/12/2025

25/11/2025

Incident Update - Wilmington Fire

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) advises there is currently a bushfire burning in the Mount Remarkable National Park, located near Melrose, approximately 67kms north-east of Port Pirie in the Southern Flinders Ranges.

The fire is currently burning in inaccessible terrain. Department of Environment and Water firefighters, supported by aircraft will continue working to extinguish the fire over the coming days.

The fire currently poses no threat to the surrounding communities. Smoke may be visible to community members in the surrounding areas over the coming days.

For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

24/11/2025

Melrose 34 has returned to the station.
The fire is in an inaccessible area for truck crews, but there is multiple aircraft working to put it out.
See further updated on the SA CFS pages

24/11/2025

Melrose CFS have mobilised their truck Melrose 34 to a fire in Mount Remarkable National Park. Information is that the fire is burning at the eastern end of the Mambray Creek Track.
Smoke can be seen from the eastern side of the ranges.
Residents don’t need to be concerned but should monitor official channels for further information.

23/11/2025

FYI We are in the FLINDERS district.

A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for tomorrow Monday 24 November 2025 for the EASTERN EYRE PENINSULA, FLINDERS and MID NORTH Fire Ban Districts.

Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted.

The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow.

The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan.

Fire Danger Ratings
Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire.

What should you do
• If you don't have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option.
• In making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions.
• Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council.
• Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted today are fully extinguished before midnight tonight.
• Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions.

Stay informed
• CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
• Information Hotline 1800 362 361
• For hearing or speech impaired users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 362 361
• For teletype service TTY 133 677 then ask for 1800 362 361
• CFS on Facebook or X
• Alert SA Mobile App
• On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners
For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

23/11/2025

A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for tomorrow Monday 24 November 2025 for the EASTERN EYRE PENINSULA, FLINDERS and MID NORTH Fire Ban Districts.

Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted.

The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow.

The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan.

Fire Danger Ratings
Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire.

What should you do
• If you don't have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option.
• In making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions.
• Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council.
• Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted today are fully extinguished before midnight tonight.
• Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions.

Stay informed
• CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
• Information Hotline 1800 362 361
• For hearing or speech impaired users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 362 361
• For teletype service TTY 133 677 then ask for 1800 362 361
• CFS on Facebook or X
• Alert SA Mobile App
• On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners
For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

17/11/2025

We have surplus eggs to sell $3/dozen. Message Tess on 0447725525

08/11/2025

Melrose CFS is on the hunt for eggs for a fundraiser next weekend, please comment here if you could spare a dozen or two. Thanks in advance

31/10/2025

Welcome to the new Melrose CFS page.

This page was created to share valuable information with the Melrose and wider community.

Please like, follow and share to keep up to date with the latest news, alerts, warnings and information.