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The official Page of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. For the latest information visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app

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DFES administers this page to provide important community safety information, warnings and general DFES news in a timely manner. DFES will use this page to share official information during emergencies.

⚠️ This page will give you initial alerts and warnings along with any significant updates. For all alerts, warnings and official emergency information visit www.emergenc

y.wa.gov.au.
☎️ In an emergency call 000.
👋 This page is managed by the DFES Digital Communications team.
🕘 We’ll do our best to respond to you as soon as possible, however this page is not monitored 24/7. Our opening hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, unless activated for a large incident.
🚨 Please note that our replies may be delayed during big incidents. Opinions posted by users of this page do not reflect those of DFES or the Western Australian Government.

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14/06/2026

⛈️ Storm Advice - THREAT IS REDUCED - parts of the GREAT SOUTHERN ⛈️

Date of issue: 08:17 AM, 15 Jun 2026.

Please note this warning is now at a Threat is Reduced level as the Severe Weather Warning has been cancelled.

The immediate threat has reduced however you need to be aware of potential hazards that remain after the storm has passed.

❗ WHAT TO DO ❗

- Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
- Stay away from fallen powerlines, they are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
- Look around your home, car and property for damage.
- If damage has occurred and you are insured, contact your insurance company and take photos.
- If your home has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES for assistance with temporary repairs on 132 500.
- If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA emergency.wa.gov.au/plan or in the Emergency WA app to stay safe in future emergencies.
- Never walk, drive, ride, swim or play in flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways as they are dangerous.

🌧️ STORM DETAILS 🌧️

At 8:11am on Monday 15 June 2026 the Bureau of Meteorology advised the risk of heavy rainfall has eased in the South East Coastal this morning.

A cold front is crossing southern parts of the state in a moist airmass this morning, bringing heavy showers and occasional thunderstorms.

This warning is now cancelled.

24.6 mm was recorded at Jerdacuttup in the 1 hour to 6:26 am.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS 🚧

Roads have not been 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 EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE DOING🚨

DFES is monitoring the situation.
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14/06/2026

🔥 Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - KUNUNURRA 🔥

Date of issue: 01:54 PM, 14 Jun 2026.

This is a new alert. Please be advised Kelly's K**b Reserve is currently closed.

⚠️ A Bushfire Advice is in place for people bounded by Ironwood Drive, Speargrass Road and Weaber Plain Road in KUNUNURRA in SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY.

⚠ There is no threat to lives or homes.

❗ WHAT TO DO ❗

- Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
- Read through your plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA emergency.wa.gov.au/plan, or in the Emergency WA app.
- Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
- Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
- If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422).

If driving:

- Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
- Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
- If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.

🔥 BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR 🔥

- The bushfire is stationary in the Kelly's K**b Reserve Area.
- 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 on their way.

ℹ No further updates will be published to Facebook for this incident. For the latest information visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app.

14/06/2026

🔥 Bushfire Advice - STAY INFORMED - KUNUNURRA 🔥

Date of issue: 01:48 PM, 14 Jun 2026.

This is a new alert.

⚠️ A Bushfire Advice is in place for the area west of Kununurra Airport and east of the Ord River in KUNUNURRA in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY.

⚠ There is no threat to lives or homes.

❗ WHAT TO DO ❗

- Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
- Read through your plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA emergency.wa.gov.au/plan, or in the Emergency WA app.
- Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
- Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
- If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422).

If driving:

- Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
- Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
- If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.

🔥 BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR 🔥

It is not contained or controlled.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS 🚧

Roads have not been 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 on the scene.

ℹ No further updates will be published to Facebook for this incident. For the latest information visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app.

14/06/2026

🌲 Park Closure for KARARA RANGELAND PARK in the SHIRE OF YAGLOO 🌲

Update time: 12:14 PM, 14 June 2026.

⚠️ The Parks and Wildlife Service has issued a park closure for KARARA RANGELAND PARK in the SHIRE OF YALGOO due to access roads and tracks being impacted following significant rainfall.

❗ WHAT TO DO ❗

- People are urged to avoid the area.
- People already in the area should leave for a safer place.
- For more information, contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office.

🚧 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.

ℹ For the latest information visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app.

11/06/2026

4 million steps across Australia! 😲🥾

Walking more than 3,400km from Melbourne to Perth, volunteer senior firefighter Rob 'The Walker' is taking on one massive challenge for an even bigger cause.

Supported by his wife Louise 'The Boss', Rob is raising funds for Neuromuscular WA, supporting more than 800 West Australians living with neuromuscular conditions.

When he's not clocking up kilometres across the country, Rob volunteers with SWORD VFES (State-Wide Operational Response Division Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services), always stepping up to help others.

From firegrounds to footpaths, Rob is determined and committed to making a difference in the community. Huge effort from Rob and Louise, well-done 🙌💙

Rob's Long Walk Home

11/06/2026

🔥 Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - MARBLE BAR 🔥

Date of issue: 03:31 PM, 11 Jun 2026.

This is a new alert.

⚠ A Bushfire Advice is in place for people travelling along Marble Bar Road in MARBLE BAR in the SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA.

⚠ There is no threat to lives or homes.

⚠ There is a lot of smoke in the area.

❗ WHAT TO DO ❗

- Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
- Read through your plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA emergency.wa.gov.au/plan, or in the Emergency WA app.
- Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
- Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
- If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422).

If driving:

- Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
- Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
- If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.

🔥 BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR 🔥

- The bushfire is moving in a southerly direction.
- It is not contained or controlled.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS 🚧

Roads have not been 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 monitoring the situation.

ℹ No further updates will be published to Facebook for this incident. For the latest information visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app.

11/06/2026

🔥 Hazmat General Warning - RUBBISH TIP FIRE in NEWMAN in the SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA 🔥

Time of issue: 11:13 AM, 15 Jun 2026.

This is anticipated to be a long-running incident of at least a week, due to rubbish smouldering underground. Please also note that winds are variable, which may result in smoke blowing over Newman townsite.

⚠️ There is a HAZMAT fire in Newman near the intersection of Yates Road and Welsh Drive in the SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA.

❗ WHAT TO DO ❗

- As a precautionary measure, people in the area should remain inside, out of the smoke or fumes, with doors and windows closed. Air conditioners should also be switched off.
- People should stay away from the area. If you are already in the area take advice from emergency services personnel.
- People with medical concerns should contact their local doctor or call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422).

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS 🚧

Roads have not been 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 🚨

- The Shire of East Pilbara staff are onsite.
- The Shire of East Pilbara is managing the incident.

ℹ For the latest information visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app.

11/06/2026

⛈️ Storm Advice - THREAT IS REDUCED - parts of the MIDWEST GASCOYNE ⛈️

Date of issue: 09:25 AM, 11 Jun 2026.

Please note this warning is now Threat is Reduced, due to the warning being cancelled.

⚠️ The immediate threat has reduced, however you need to be aware of potential hazards that remain after the storm has passed.

⚠️ Locations which may be affected include Geraldton.

❗ WHAT TO DO ❗

- Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
- Stay away from fallen powerlines, they are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
- Look around your home, car and property for damage.
- If damage has occurred and you are insured, contact your insurance company and take photos.
- If your home has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES for assistance with temporary repairs on 132 500.
- If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA emergency.wa.gov.au/plan or in the Emergency WA app to stay safe in future emergencies.

🌧️ STORM DETAILS 🌧️

At 9.10am on Thursday, 11 June 2026, the Bureau of Meteorology advised that the immediate risk of heavy rainfall has eased over Geraldton.

A moist northwesterly airstream may bring further lines of heavy showers and occasional thunderstorms onshore to the Central West and Gascoyne throughout the day.

The Severe Thunderstorm warning is now cancelled.

🚨WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE DOING🚨

DFES is monitoring the situation.

ℹ No further updates will be published to Facebook for this incident. For the latest information visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app.

10/06/2026

Current smoke alerts as of 11:07 AM, 11 Jun 2026.

💨 Smoke Alert for central parts of DAMPIER PENINSULA in the SHIRE OF BROOME.

💨 Smoke Alert for the northern part of the DAMPIER PENINSULA in the SHIRE OF BROOME.

💨 Smoke Alert for parts of NEWMAN and CAPRICORN in the SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA and SHIRE OF MEEKATHARRA.

ℹ No further updates will be published to Facebook for this incident. For the latest information visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to two exceptional Western Australians 🙌

The King's Birthday Honours were awarded on Monday, recognising distinguished service. WA’s own dedicated Australian Fire Service Medal recipients are below.

🏅 Nigel Elliott

Becoming a volunteer firefighter in 1986, Nigel then did a stint in the Royal Australian Air Force, before joining the Career Fire and Rescue Service in 1997. Over the years, he's responded to significant incidents like the 2017 Jandabup Trench Rescue, 2023 Kimberley Floods and major bushfire deployments. Nigel is currently the District Officer for the East Kimberley, leading emergency responses across vast and remote terrain.

🏅 Colin James

Spending nearly five decades as a volunteer firefighter with Darlington Bush Fire Brigade, Colin has extensive frontline experience including at both regional and state levels. From a deployment to the 2019 - 2020 Black Summer bushfires, through to supporting initiatives with the Mundaring Emergency Services Centre and Darlington Bushfire Ready group, he showcases his unwavering commitment every day.

We thank them both for their incredible service and commitment to protecting the WA community.

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