Source: Emergency WA

Issued: 27 Jan 2026 07:05 AM

Bushfire Watch and Act

MONITOR CONDITIONS - parts of FITZGERALD RIVER NATIONAL PARK, WEST RIVER, HOPETOUN excluding Hopetoun townsite, and RAVENSTHORPE excluding Ravensthorpe townsite

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area north of South Coast Highway to Gordon Road, south of South Coast Highway to the coastline, bounded by Koornong Road to Whalebone Beach on the west and Moir Road and John Forrest Road on the east, in parts of FITZGERALD RIVER NATIONAL PARK, WEST RIVER, HOPETOUN excluding Hopetoun townsite, and RAVENSTHORPE excluding Ravensthorpe townsite, in the 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

- Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.
- You may need to act quickly so ensure you are prepared if the situation gets worse.
- Read through your plan. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA or in the Emergency WA app.
- Have your emergency kit ready.
- If you find it hard to move quickly, leaving now is your safest option.
- Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.
- Continue to patrol your property and be ready to put out spot fires.
- If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply.

Bushfire behaviour

- The bushfire is currently stationary.
- It is contained but not controlled.
- Currently there has been about 167,000 hectares burnt.

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