Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note parts of this warning have been upgraded to a Watch and Act - monitor conditions. Fisher Street is now closed.
Issued: 05 Feb 2025 08:10 PM

Bushfire Watch and Act
MONITOR CONDITIONS - ROCKINGHAM

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area bounded by Bell Street, Parkin Street, William Street, Stokes Street, Boyle Avenue, Poperjohn Drive, Seawind Drive and Lake Richmond in ROCKINGHAM in the CITY OF ROCKINGHAM.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded due to increased fire activity.

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 bushfire plan. If you do not have a plan make one by visiting My Bushfire Plan.

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 Advice
MONITOR CONDITIONS - SHOALWATER and ROCKINGHAM

Bushfire
ROCKINGHAM, CITY OF ROCKINGHAM

Bushfire behaviour

Road closures and conditions

A number of roads have been closed including:

Fisher Street

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

DFES is managing the fire.

The incident was reported at 06:14 PM on 05 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