Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
This bushfire has been upgraded to WATCH AND ACT. Please note changes throughout the alert.
Issued: 05 Mar 2025 06:31 PM

Bushfire Watch and Act
PREPARE TO LEAVE - CAPE RANGE NATIONAL PARK, NORTH WEST CAPE, EXMOUTH

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in CAPE RANGE NATIONAL PARK, NORTH WEST CAPE, EXMOUTH and surrounds including Exmouth townsite, Exmouth Gulf Airport and people travelling on Minilya-Exmouth Road in the SHIRE OF EXMOUTH.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded due to changing weather conditions.

There is a possible threat to lives or homes.

WHAT TO DO

If your plan is to leave, leave now.

Take your emergency kit with you. It should include an AM/FM radio that runs off batteries, a first aid kit, a woollen blanket, phones, protective clothing, medication and irreplaceable valuables.

Decide where you will go and how you will get there. This could be with family or friends away from the fire.

Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.

Turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible to prevent embers entering your home.

Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your home.

If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply. Make final preparations now and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires.

Bushfire
CAPE RANGE NATIONAL PARK, SHIRE OF EXMOUTH

Bushfire behaviour

The bushfire is moving fast in an easterly direction.

It is not contained or controlled.

Road closures and conditions

Shothole Canyon Road has been closed.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.

What firefighters are doing

Firefighters are on their way.

Drones and aerial support

Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts.

Animal Welfare

Owners or carers of livestock, pets and companion animals should activate their own animal welfare plan. During a bushfire take advice from Local Government Authorities to protect the lives of your animals while keeping yourself safe.

For more information on actions to take for each bushfire warning level, please see the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.

Extra information

Parks and Wildlife Service is managing the fire.

The incident was reported at 10:19 AM on 04 March 2025.

The cause of the incident is lightning.

Keep up to date

Visit Emergency WA or download the Emergency WA app from the App Store or Google Play.
Call 13 DFES (13 3337).
Follow DFES on Facebook.
Listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.
During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.

Updates will be issued every two hours unless the situation changes.

DFES Bushfires