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.
Anyone requiring assistance can contact the Department of Communities on the Disaster Relief Hotline on 1800 032 965.
Issued: 20 Jan 2026 12:17 PM

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in Fitzgerald River National Park, in an area between South Coast Highway and Collets Road and Fitzgerald Road, including the park and Quion 4WD track in the SHIRE OF RAVENSTHORPE and SHIRE OF JERRAMUNGUP.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and conditions may change.

WHAT TO DO

Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.

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.

SAFEST ROUTE

If it is safe to do so, leave in an easterly direction towards Ravensthorpe or westerly direction towards Jerramungup.

The bushfire is moving in a north westerly direction.

It is not contained or controlled.

Currently there has been 40,000 hectares burnt.

DFES Bushfires