Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note downgrade to Bushfire Watch and Act - Monitor conditions as they are changing. See changes to western side of the warning area. The fire is contained but not controlled.
Issued: 31 Jan 2025 03:07 PM

Bushfire Watch and Act
MONITOR CONDITIONS AS THEY ARE CHANGING - KANGAROO GULLY and WINNEJUP

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people bounded by Elwins Road to the north, Wheatley-Giblett Road to the east, Polina Road to the south and Kangaroo Gully Road to the west in parts of KANGAROO GULLY, WINNEJUP in the SHIRE OF BRIDGETOWN-GREENBUSHES

The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as the fire is contained.

WHAT TO DO

Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.

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.

Bushfire
KANGAROO GULLY, SHIRE OF BRIDGETOWN-GREENBUSHES

Bushfire behaviour

It is contained but not controlled.

Road closures and conditions

A number of roads have been closed including:

Elwins Road

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 actively fighting the fire.

Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.

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

SHIRE OF BRIDGETOWN-GREENBUSHES is managing the fire.

The incident was reported at 02:04 PM on 31 January 2025.

Keep up to date

Visit Emergency WA, 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