Such a rating means that even well-constructed and defended homes might not be safe from the blaze , the South Australian Fire Service said . Warning system put in place to better alert residents after a devastating fire ravaged Adelaide in February . During that fire , many residents stayed to protect their property as the fire claimed many lives and 2,000 homes . An intense heat wave -- with temperatures up to 104 F ( 40 °C ) -- is expected to hit south Australia until weekend .
Warning system put in place to better alert residents after a devastating fire ravaged Adelaide in February . During that fire , many residents stayed to protect their property as the fire claimed many lives and 2,000 homes . An intense heat wave -- with temperatures up to 104 F ( 40 °C ) -- is expected to hit south Australia until weekend .