Panoramic view from Cleland Wildlife Park overlooking the Adelaide Hills and city skyline, with a flock of birds flying above a dense canopy of trees under a partly cloudy sky

Prescribed burn at Cleland National Park

Date posted: 01 May 2025

A prescribed burn is planned in Cleland National Park along the western side of Mount Lofty Summit Road, about 1.5km west of Summertown on Friday 2 May 2025, weather conditions permitting.

The burn will start at 10.30am on Friday and is likely to be completed by 6.00pm that evening.

  • The area to be burnt is 11.6 hectares.
  • The burn is to reduce fuel load in the area and the risk of a bushfire spreading through the park and surrounding properties.
  • Smoke may be visible during the burn.
  • Mount Lofty Summit Road will be reduced to one lane.
  • National Parks and Wildlife Service crews will remain on site until safe.

NPWSSA conducts a statewide program of prescribed burns to reduce the spread and intensity of bushfires, protect communities and enhance biodiversity. Prescribed burning is just one tool used to reduce fuel loads across strategic areas of public and private land.

Prescribed burns will only be carried out when it is deemed safe to do so and may be cancelled at short notice.

For the most up-to-date information and to find a list of planned prescribed burns, visit the DEW website.

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