First published 16 Nov 2026, 5:00am
The MFS has issued a warning to South Australians following several house fires.
Fire authorities are urging residents to take care while using a common household item following a horror 24 hours.
The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service issued the urgent warning on social media, reminding anyone who uses candles to do so safely.
It said firefighters had responded to multiple fires in a horror 24 hour-period where a candle was identified as the cause.
“The MFS is reminding the community to use candles safely,” the post read.
The MFS has issued a warning to South Australians following several house fires. Picture: Facebook, South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service.
“Keep candles in sturdy, nonflammable holders on a stable, heat-resistant surface clear of anything that can catch fire.
“Never leave a lit candle unattended. Extinguish it before leaving the room or going to sleep.
“Keep candles away from children and pets, and out of draughts or places where they could be knocked over.”
It comes just weeks after the SA Country Fire Service issued a similar warning to residents in bushfire-prone areas.
They were urged to prepare themselves and their properties for bushfires as several regions entered the fire danger season.
The MFS is warning people to use candles safely to avoid house fires.
The SA Country Fire Service officially launched its Be Bushfire Read campaign on November 1, with chief officer Brett Loughlin explaining creating a 5 Minute Bushfire Plan was a simple way to get prepared.
“It helps you understand your options, gather the things you’ll need in an emergency, and make important decisions before a fire starts,” he said.
“You might never need to use your plan, but if the worst does happen, having one could make all the difference for you and your family.
“With plenty of growth across much of the state, there is a lot of vegetation that can create risks as we head into fire danger season, especially in our farming communities.”
The MFS has issued a warning to South Australians following several house fires. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Morgan Sette.
The fire danger season for the Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East, Mid North and Yorke Peninsula started on November 1, joining the Eastern Eyre, Flinders, North East Pastoral, North West Pastoral and West Coast districts.
The Lower Eyre Peninsula followed yesterday, while dates are yet to be announced for the state’s remaining fire ban districts.
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