A person stands at the entrance of a large cave at Morialta Conservation Park, South Australia, looking out over a lush forested valley bathed in golden morning light. Sunlight filters through tall gum trees, casting a warm glow on the red rock walls and curved stone steps inside the cave.

Prescribed burn at Scott Creek

Date posted: 09 May 2025

A prescribed burn is planned on private land at Scott Creek on Sunday, weather conditions permitting.

The burn will start at 10.30am on Sunday 11 May and is likely to be completed by 5.00pm that evening.

• The area to be burnt is 7 hectares.

• The planned burn will occur across two private properties on Illunga Drive.

• The burn is to reduce the extreme bushfire risk posed to life, property and natural values in the area and surrounds.

• Ilunga Drive may be impacted by smoke.

• 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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Acknowledgement of Country

Acknowledgement of Country

The state government acknowledges Aboriginal people as the First Peoples and Nations of the lands and waters we live and work upon and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and respect the deep spiritual connection and the relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to Country.

We work in partnership with the First Peoples of South Australia and support their Nations to take a leading role in caring for their Country.