Source: Emergency WA

Issued: 23 Jan 2026 03:54 PM

Bushfire Watch and Act
NOT SAFE TO RETURN - FITZGERALD RIVER NATIONAL PARK

Bushfire Watch and Act
PREPARE TO LEAVE - FITZGERALD, JACUP, JERRAMUNGUP, PINGRUP, RAVENSTHORPE, WEST RIVER and WEST FITZGERALD

Bushfire Watch and Act
Updated
LEAVE NOW IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED - JACUP, WEST FITZGERALD, WEST RIVER, FITZGERALD RIVER NATIONAL PARK, RAVENSTHORPE excluding Ravensthorpe townsite and HOPETOUN excluding Hopetoun townsite

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area extending to the north of South Coast Highway and bounded by Quiss Road and West River Road on the west, Scott Street, Moir Road and John Forrest Road on the east, and Fitzgerald River National Park on the south in parts of JACUP, WEST FITZGERALD, WEST RIVER, FITZGERALD RIVER NATIONAL PARK, RAVENSTHORPE excluding Ravensthorpe townsite and HOPETOUN excluding Hopetoun townsite in the SHIRE OF JERRAMUNGUP and SHIRE OF RAVENSTHORPE.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and conditions are changing.

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.

DFES Bushfires