Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act

MONITOR CONDITIONS - for HOME VALLEY STATION in DURACK

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in the Home Valley Station area in parts of DURACK in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as the fire has moved closer to Home Valley Station.

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 bushfire plan. If you do not have a plan make one by visiting My Bushfire Plan.

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 moving in a north westerly direction.

It is burning on both sides of the Gibb River Road.

Road closures and conditions

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 monitoring the situation.

Extra information

DFES is managing the fire.

The incident was reported at 07:05 AM on 04 October 2025.

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.

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