Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note the warning areas have been downgraded. See changes throughout.
Issued: 04 Feb 2025 05:23 AM

Bushfire Watch and Act
MONITOR CONDITIONS AS THEY ARE CHANGING - DAVENPORT, COLLEGE GROVE and NORTH BOYANUP

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area bounded by Somerville Drive, Robertson Drive, Halifax Drive, South Western Highway, Bunbury Outer Ring Road and Lilydale Drive in parts of DAVENPORT, COLLEGE GROVE, and NORTH BOYANUP in the SHIRE OF CAPEL and CITY OF BUNBURY.

The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as the fire is no longer a threat.

WHAT TO DO

Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.

People in the area must continue to (action determined by severity of fire).

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.

Bushfire Advice
STAY INFORMED - COLLEGE GROVE

Bushfire Advice
STAY INFORMED - DAVENPORT

Bushfire
DAVENPORT, CITY OF BUNBURY

Bushfire behaviour

The bushfire is stationary.

It is contained but not controlled.

Road closures and conditions

A number of roads have been closed including:

Centenary 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 patrolling the area and mopping up.

Bush Fire Service, Career Fire and Rescue Service, Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, WA Police and the City of Bunbury are in attendance.

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

DFES is managing the fire.

The incident was reported at 12:26 AM on 04 February 2025.

The cause of the incident is unknown.

People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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