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Updated By Agency: Sep 22, 2026 01:18 PM

Reported: Sep 22, 2026 01:04 PM

Location: Marble Bar, Western Australia (-21.171406,119.74372)

Type: Bushfire

Status: Active

Alert Level: Watch and Act

The following alert has been issued bythe Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note the alert has been upgraded to a Watch & Act - Monitor Conditions as fire activity has increased
Time of issue:01:16 PM
Date of issue:22 Sep 2026
Bushfire Watch and Act - MONITOR CONDITIONS - MARBLE BARA Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in Marble Bar Townsite, Gooda Binya Community and surrounding areas in parts of MARBLE BAR in the SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA.
The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as fire activity has increased.
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 moving in a south-south westerly direction.
It is not contained or controlled.ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONSRoads have not 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 actively fighting the fire.ANIMAL WELFAREOwners or carers of livestock, pets and companion animals should activate their own animal welfare plan.For more information, please see the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.EXTRA INFORMATION
The incident was reported at 09:29 PM on 21 September 2026.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 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.ENDMedia Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.

Suburb: Marble Bar

Council Area: Shire of East Pilbara

Alert Level Note:
The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as fire activity has increased.

Agency: Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

Agency ID: 818268

Size (Geometry): 86 km²

DFES Bushfires