06/08/2026
THREAT REDUCED – Port Adelaide
Time issued: 6:46pm, Thursday 6 August 2026
The emergency evacuation message for the Port Adelaide area is no longer in effect, however an Advice message remains in place while emergency services continue to monitor conditions and assess the site overnight.
While conditions have improved considerably, people in the immediate area should continue to stay informed and exercise caution, particularly if they have existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.
Burning sulphur can produce irritating fumes that may affect the eyes, nose, throat and respiratory system. Although smoke impacts have reduced, people who experience symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, eye irritation or headaches should seek medical advice. Anyone experiencing severe breathing difficulties, significant eye irritation or other serious symptoms should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
As a precaution, residents near the incident are encouraged to:
• Keep doors and windows closed if they notice any residual odour or smoke.
• Use air conditioning on recirculate mode where available.
• Bring pets inside if smoke or odours are detected.
• Monitor family members, particularly young children, older people and those with existing health conditions.
• Avoid the immediate area around the incident and follow any directions from emergency services personnel.
For more information about the incident, phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 (press option 1, then 0).
For updates, monitor the Alert SA app, CFS website, MFS website, and ABC Radio.
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UPDATE: PORT ADELAIDE
Time issued: 4:05pm, Thursday 6 August 2026
There is an evacuation zone. Anyone located within the boundary of the Port River, Port River Expressway, Hanson Road and Club Road extending to the Port River should leave immediately. See comment section for image of updated exclusion zone.
Do not enter the area.
Interactive incident map is available on the Alert SA app or at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/warnings/incidents-warnings/
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EMERGENCY WARNING – Port Adelaide – LEAVE IMMEDIATELY
The MFS is responding to a structure fire which is burning sulphur and producing large volumes of smoke.
There is a 1 km evacuation zone. Anyone located within 1 km of Moonta Road, Port Adelaide should leave immediately.
Do not enter the area.
More information will be provided by the MFS when it is available. If you require emergency assistance, call 000. Do not contact us through social media.
For updates, continue to monitor the MFS page, monitor the Alert SA app, ABC radio, CFS website at cfs.sa.gov.au, or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 (press option 1, then 0).
Time Issued: 11:40am, Thursday 6 August 2026