CFS member dead, one seriously injured fighting South East blaze

“The safety and wellbeing of our people is our highest priority and our thoughts are with our CFS family at this time.”

More than 150 firefighters are monitoring the blaze, which has been burning for several days but is not considered an immediate threat to lives or homes.

An emergency warning was issued on Thursday night, when the fire broke through containment lines, but that was downgraded on Friday to an advice message.

About 2000 hectares have been destroyed so far.

SA CFS crews on the ground are being supported by crews fromxjmtzyw Victoria along with forest industry units and local farmers.