Source: South Australia County Fire Service
Issued on
26 Mar 2026 21:27
Grass fire in Sheidow Park
At approximately 4:45pm, the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) responded to a grass fire near Lonsdale Road in Sheidow Park.
Two MFS appliances, along with a command vehicle and bulk water carrier, attended the scene, with support from the CFS. In total, approximately 32 firefighters were involved in the response.
Crews worked through steep and challenging terrain to control the perimeter of the blaze, containing the fire in approximately one hour. The fire was fully extinguished in just over two hours.
Approximately three hectares were burned. Firefighters’ efforts prevented the fire from spreading further into the surrounding 177-hectare conservation park.
The cause of the fire is not yet known. The matter has been handed over to the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Message ID 0009371