Feb 13, 2026 | Fire Update, News
Today on the Deep Creek fireground we are noticing animals beginning to emerge from places of refuge. This commonly occurs from Day 7 of a fire, and is a pattern documented by SAVEM over 17 years of our operations. Staging has been dismantled which means the SAVEM...
Feb 11, 2026 | Fire Update, News
SAVEM’s operational response at the Deep Creek fireground continues. The response now has a battle rhythm established with teams deploying daily. The fire is contained, but some areas remain unsafe. We thank all volunteers who have contributed to the response to date...
Feb 10, 2026 | Fire Update, News
Today three SAVEM teams patrolled through the central portion of the fireground, focusing on animal welfare, and the wellbeing of residents. Several small mobs of kangaroos were assessed, along with a Shingleback lizard, being cared for very competently by the...
Feb 9, 2026 | Fire Update, News
Thanks to the wonderful efforts of the SA Country Fire Service, and interstate firefighters, the Deep Creek fire has been declared contained. Today SAVEM patrolled a large section of the western side of the Deep Creek fireground. About 100 kangaroos were assessed by...
Feb 8, 2026 | Fire Update, News
Today SAVEM has moved our focus from the perimeter of the fire to the fireground proper, as authorised by the SA CFS. Two SAVEM teams accompanied by a QRV toured parts of the fireground for which we have been cleared to enter. Several mobs of kangaroos were assessed,...
Feb 7, 2026 | Fire Update, News
SAVEM’s day three at the Deep Creek fire, and SAVEM’s field hospital is now on location. This will serve as a base for SAVEM personnel and a triage facility for animals coming off fireground in need of veterinary assessment and care. It’s early days...
