Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
There is no change to the previous alert.
Issued: 16 Dec 2025 08:32 AM

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people bounded by Gillingarra Road, Fynes Road, Red Gully Road and Bindoon Moora Road in parts of MINDARRA, MOGUMBER, RED GULLY, GILLINGARRA and NEW NORCIA and REGANS FORD in the SHIRES OF DANDARAGAN, GINGIN and VICTORIA PLAINS.

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

WHAT TO DO

If you have left the area, it is unsafe to return due to fallen trees, fallen powerlines and other dangers created by the fire.

If you have remained in the area, stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.

If you are actively defending your property, continue to patrol and put out spot fires.

Keep doors and windows closed, and evaporative air conditioners turned off with water running through the system if possible.

Be patient and follow the directions of emergency services.

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area bounded by Great Northern Highway, Burnett Road, Bindoon Moora Road and Gillingarra-New Norcia Road in parts of NEW NORCIA and YARAWINDAH in the SHIRE OF VICTORIA PLAINS.

There remains 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.

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.

DFES Bushfires