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Key facts about SA's Sampson Flat bushfire
Australia
Sampson Flat fire front in the Adelaide Hills approaches goats and geese in a field. Photo: Eugene Klaebe, firefighter
THREAT
- The Country Fire Service has declared a major bushfire in the Adelaide Hills is 95 per cent contained.
- Fires have been sparked in other areas of the state, including Bordertown in the east and Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula.
- Severe thunderstorm warning for damaging gusts of 90-120km/h across the state.
DAMAGE
- 134 people, mainly firefighters, injured
- 32 homes confirmed destroyed or badly damaged
- 4 businesses destroyed or badly damaged
- 12,500 hectares of land burnt out
RESOURCES DEPLOYED IN RECENT DAYS
- 700+ firefighters
- 80 appliances
- 14 aircraft
- 2 air cranes
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