Feb 5, 2026 | Fire Update, News
SAVEM is activated for the Deep Creek fire. We are not yet permitted onto the fireground itself – this is still a very dangerous uncontrolled Level 3 fire, and the focus is on firefighting. Today Commander Rachel, Forward Commander and Operations Officer Steve,...
Feb 3, 2026 | Fire Update, News
SAVEM has been advised by the Chief Veterinary Officer at PIRSA that SAVEM’s Activation for the Deep Creek fire is approved by the PIRSA State Controller. More information will be available tomorrow, and after the SAVEM Planning and Operations meeting. Access to...
Jan 20, 2026 | Fire Update, News
SAVEM is not yet Activated by PIRSA for the Tooperang fire. PIRSA and SAVEM are gathering information about wildlife injuries and losses, and PIRSA will make a decision later in the week regarding a SAVEM activation. CFS Incident Command is not allowing any agencies...
Feb 25, 2021 | Fire Update
Friday 26 February will be SAVEM’s last official day on the Cherry Gardens fireground. We were Activated on 25 January, and have been on fireground for five weeks. We have assessed hundreds of animals – managed and treated the injured and released the...
Feb 15, 2021 | Fire Update
SAVEM enjoyed the company of ABC journalist Patrick Martin and cameraman Lincoln Rothall last week on the Cherry Gardens fireground. Thankyou to Patrick and Lincoln for their interest, understanding and support. Here’s the link to the online article:...
Feb 15, 2021 | Fire Update, News
State Recovery Office has provided SAVEM with this link operated by the Adelaide Hills Council: https://engage.ahc.sa.gov.au/cherry-gardens-fire This is information about bushfire recovery for the local community. SAVEM encourages the community to make use of the...
