Conditions ease for SA firefighters

The alert level for a fire in Eden Valley in South Australia has been downgraded but firefighters are trying to control a blaze in the Flinders Ranges.

aerial photo supplied by South Australian Country Fire Service

Firefighters in S.A. continue to battle fires across the state but easing conditions have helped. (AAP)

Firefighters in South Australia continue to battle fires across the state but easing conditions have helped.

Only one fire remains subject to a watch and act alert.

The Bangor fire in the southern Flinders Ranges has destroyed six homes and burnt more than 19,000 hectares of grassland.

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) says while the fire has not grown significantly on Sunday, it is still not controlled.

Residents in the area are urged not to return as the fire is still burning in steep terrain with conditions changing continually.

However, the Horrocks Highway is now reopened to general traffic, with drivers warned to remain vigilant since fire crews are still working in the area.

A blaze in Eden Valley that has burnt through more than 24,000 hectares has been downgraded to advice level.

Gusty conditions are expected on Sunday afternoon.

The CFS says people in Truro, Keyneton, Towitta, Moculta, Eden Valley, Sanderston and surrounding areas should remain vigilant.


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