A person has been killed in a bushfire in the Adelaide Hills and at least 15 homes have been destroyed as fires rage across South Australia.
On Saturday morning, Premier Steven Marshall voiced his concern that the initial damage could be"only the tip of the iceberg.""We know that in addition to the buildings and vehicles lost there are very significant losses in terms of livestock, animals, crops, vineyards," he said.
chief Mark Jones said 23 firefighters had been injured - with one member seriously hurt and still in hospital. Police have confirmed they are currently checking on the welfare of up to 100 people across the various fire grounds.
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