The Country Fire Service has determined the start dates for this year’s fire danger season for all South Australian districts, with the Lower South East starting on November 22.
The Upper South East fire ban season will start on November 15.
CFS deputy chief officer Rob Sandford said this year’s dates reflected a more standard season, in comparison to what South Australia had experienced in the past few years.
“A milder start to the season than in previous years means we will see the start of the fire danger season for many areas at a time that residents are traditionally more used to,” Mr Sandford said.
“While parts of South Australia had wetter than average winters, the vegetation around the state will start to cure, bringing fire potential. People need to prepare their families and homes now, ensuring their bushfire survival plan is practiced and ready.
“With no need for any district to start early, as in previous years, there should be no surprises for residents in these districts who have been preparing their properties.”
The Fire Danger Season start means restrictions in districts become legally enforceable.
The Lower South East fire ban season will run until April 30, while the Upper South East will finish on April 15.
