The Code Red `` Catastrophic '' warning was issued for the Eastern Eyre Peninsula and West Coast districts in the state of South Australia . Warning system put in place to better alert residents after a devastating fire ravaged Victoria in February . The warning system, which was activated on Monday night, is designed to help people understand the risks of living near wildfires. An intense heat wave -- with temperatures climbing 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 Victoria in February . The warning system, which was activated on Monday night, is designed to help people understand the risks of living near wildfires. An intense heat wave -- with temperatures climbing to 104 F ( 40 C ) -- is expected to hit south Australia until weekend .