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Location: Kununurra, Western Australia (-15.774283,128.73874)

Type: Bushfire

Status: Active

Alert Level: Emergency Warning

The following alert has been issued bythe Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
This is an emergency broadcast. It is essential that the words are notchanged.
This is a new alert.
Time of issue:01:11 PM
Date of issue:26 Jun 2026
Bushfire Emergency Warning - TOO LATE TO LEAVE - MINIATA COMMUNITYA Bushfire Emergency Warning is in place for people in MINIATA COMMUNITY in KUNUNURRA in SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY.
You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.WHAT TO DO
It is too late to leave. Fire has impacted evacuation routes and leaving now will put your life in danger.
You need to identify a room in your home where you can shelter from the approaching fire. It should have running water, such as a kitchen or laundry, and have a clear exit so you can easily escape.
You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you before the flames reach you.
Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
Monitor both inside and outside of your home for fires and embers and turn on sprinklers if you have them.
If your home catches fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, go to an area that has already been burnt.
Protect yourself by wearing strong leather boots in case you need to leave your home.
If you are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR
It is not contained or controlled.ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONSMotorists 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.ANIMAL WELFAREOwners or carers of livestock, pets and companion animals should activate their own animal welfare plan.For more information, please see the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.EXTRA INFORMATION
The incident was reported at 12:15 PM on 26 June 2026.KEEP UP TO DATE
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 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 hour unless the situation changes.ENDMedia Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.

Suburb: Kununurra, Lake Argyle

Council Area: Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley

Agency: Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

Agency ID: 802294

Size (Geometry): 1 km²

DFES Bushfires