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Don't let your Australia Day BBQ go up in smoke!

Wednesday, 25 January 2012
With many South Australians expected to light up their barbeques when they mark Australia Day tomorrow, the state's fire services are urging the public to prevent potential emergency. [Media Release]

Reduce child fire risk these holidays

Friday, 20 January 2012
With the final week of school holidays approaching, the MFS is reminding parents and caregivers to keep matches and lighters well out of the reach of children. [Media Release]

Significant fire at Pooraka in Adelaide's north

Saturday, 14 January 2012
The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) advises people in and around Main North Rd at Pooraka in Adelaide's north, that a large amount of smoke is visible in the area. The smoke is due to a significant fire at a pallet business on Main North Rd at Pooraka. [Media Release]

Significant fire at Wingfield in Adelaide's north - controlled

Monday, 2 January 2012
The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) advises that a significant fire at a large storage facility on Wilkins Street at Wingfield is now under control. [Media Release]

Significant fire at Wingfield in Adelaide's north

Monday, 2 January 2012
The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) advises people in and around Wilkins Street at Wingfield that a significant fire at a storage facility is causing a large amount of smoke to be visible in the area. It is the second significant fire at Wingfield in as many days. [Media Release]

Wingfield fire - smoke and threat reduced

Sunday, 1 January 2012
The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) advises that a significant fire at a waste facility on Frederick Rd at Wingfield has been brought under control by firefighters, and that smoke in the area has reduced. [Media Release]

Smoke visible across Adelaide's north

Sunday, 1 January 2012
The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) advises people in and around Frederick Rd at Wingfield that a large amount of smoke is visible in the area. The smoke is due to a significant fire involving chemicals at a waste facility on Frederick Road at Wingfield.  [Media Release]

South Australian Fire Services Safety Advice for the New Year Celebrations

Friday, 30 December 2011
The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and Country Fire Service (CFS) are together urging South Australians to celebrate in a safe and responsible manner this New Year's Eve. With very hot and dry weather predicted across much of the State, the State's fire fighting agencies are reminding residents of the dangers associated with pyrotechnics. [Media Release]

Largs North fuel depot fire - reduced threat and smoke

Saturday, 24 December 2011                                                                                      
The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) advises that a significant fire at a fuel depot at Largs North, Adelaide this evening has been extinguished. [Media Release

Smoke visible across Largs North and surrounding area due to fuel depot fire

Saturday, 24 December 2011                                                                                      
The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) advises people in and around Largs North and surrounding suburbs that a large amount of smoke is visible in the area. [Media Release