Source: Emergency WA

Issued: 24 Jan 2026 12:43 PM

Bushfire Watch and Act
NOT SAFE TO RETURN - WANDERING, CODJATOTINE, PUMPHREYS BRIDGE, DWARDA, CROSSMAN and WILLIAMS

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people bounded by Albany Highway, Wilkie Road directly across to Fourteen Mile Brook Road and Fuller Road, in parts of WANDERING, CODJATOTINE, PUMPHREYS BRIDGE, DWARDA, CROSSMAN and WILLIAMS in the SHIRE OF BODDINGTON, SHIRE OF WANDERING and SHIRE OF WILLIAMS.

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

WHAT TO DO
If you have left the area, it is unsafe to return due to fallen trees, fallen powerlines and other dangers created by the fire.

If you have remained in the area, stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.

If you are actively defending your property, continue to patrol and put out spot fires.

Keep doors and windows closed, and evaporative air conditioners turned off with water running through the system if possible.

Be patient and follow the directions of emergency services.

DFES Bushfires