Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act
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MONITOR CONDITIONS - parts of KARNUP, KEYSBROOK, NAMBEELUP and STAKE HILL

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area bounded by Kwinana Freeway to the west, Elliott Road to the north, Yangedi Road and Nameelup Road to the east and Lakes Road to the south in parts of KARNUP, NAMBEELUP and STAKE HILL in the SHIRE OF MURRAY and the CITY OF ROCKINGHAM.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as fire behavoiur is increasing.

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 are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear.

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 westerly direction.

It is not contained or controlled.

Road closures and conditions

Some roads may be 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 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

Local Government is managing the fire.

The incident was reported at 03:40 PM on 14 December 2025.

Keep up to date
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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, 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.

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