SA Country Fire Service crews have continued to deal with minor flare-ups across the Adelaide Hills bushfire, but say there's now no immediate threat to lives or homes.
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However, a building heatwave across South Australia and the forecast of extreme weather conditions on Monday have authorities on high alert heading into the weekend.
The warning level for the fire has been downgraded to an advice message, but the CFS said on Friday people living within the 127-kilometre perimeter need to remain vigilant.
"Thermal imaging equipment is being used to identify hot spots so that crews can strategically target areas of concern, particularly on the western perimeter ahead of forecast wind changes," the CFS said.
"Total fire ban conditions are forecast for Friday and Saturday. Conditions will be hot and windy.
"Any localised winds, along with the forecast weather will increase the chances of fire outbreaks."
Large areas of unburnt vegetation remain within the 25,000-hectare fire ground and will be the areas of most concern if the blaze restarts.
So far 84 homes have been lost in the fire which also claimed one life.
A bushfire advice message also remains in place for a fire at Duncan on Kangaroo Island, but it poses no threat to life or property.
Australian Associated Press
