Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

Please note changes under Bushfire Behaviour and What firefighters are doing.
Issued: 31 Dec 2025 10:39 AM

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area bounded by Forrest Highway, Marriott Road, Wellesley Road North, Treasure Road and Rhodes Road in parts of WELLESLEY, PARKFIELD, BENGER and WOKALUP in the SHIRE OF HARVEY.

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.

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.

Continue to patrol your property and be ready to put out spot fires.

The bushfire is stationary.

It is contained but not controlled.

315 hectares have been burnt

DFES Bushfires