A major bushfire near Tooperang, Australia, burned 650+ hectares, destroyed three structures, and prompted evacuations, with no injuries reported.

A large bushfire near Tooperang, 50 km south of Adelaide, burned over 650 hectares of grass and scrub by January 18, 2026, prompting emergency warnings for Tooperang, Nangkita, Mount Jagged, and Mosquito Hill. Hundreds of firefighters, including volunteers and aerial support, worked to contain the uncontrolled blaze, which destroyed at least three structures and threatened more. Residents were initially ordered to evacuate but were later advised to prepare to leave as shifting winds posed sudden changes in fire direction. Road closures remain in effect, and officials urge vigilance, with no injuries reported.