Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Emergency Warning
Updated
LEAVE NOW - parts of BOOTHENDARRA, EGANU, HILL RIVER and WARRADARGE

A Bushfire Emergency Warning is in place for WARRADARGE townsite including an area bounded by Chatfield Clarke Road to the east, Jurian Road to the south, Banovich Road to the west and the intersection of Brand Highway and Beros Road to the north in parts of BOOTHENDARRA, EGANU, HILL RIVER and WARRADARGE in the SHIRE OF COOROW and SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN.

You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.

WHAT TO DO
If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place. This may be with family or friends away from the area.

If it is safe to do so, leave in an easterly direction along Coorow-Green Head Road or south down Brand Highway.

Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute could put your life in danger.

Take your emergency kit with you.

If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself with a woollen blanket, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.

Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.

If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home.

You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you before the flames reach you.

Go to a room in your home where you can shelter from the approaching fire.

The room should have running water, such as a kitchen or laundry, and have a clear exit so you can easily escape.

If you are not at home, it is too dangerous to return.

Bushfire behaviour

The bushfire is currently moving fast in a south-easterly direction.

It is not contained or controlled.

Road closures and conditions

A number of roads have been closed including:

Brand Highway between Indian Ocean Drive and Jurien Road. Heavy vehicles should use Great Northern Highway.

Coorow-Green Head Road between Cockleshell Gully Road and Tootbardie Road.

Multiple local roads may be closed. Please refer to the relevant Shire website for more information.

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 and working to build and strengthen containment lines.

Farmer Response and Iluka Minesite are on the scene assisting.

150 Bush Fire Service, Career Fire and Rescue Service, Parks and Wildlife Service, Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services and Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service firefighters are attending.

Drones and aerial support

Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts.

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.

Park Closures

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions has advised LESUEUR NATIONAL PARK is closed.

Extra information

DFES is managing the fire.

The incident was reported at 06:16 AM on 14 December 2025.

The incident was caused by lightning.

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, 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 hour unless the situation changes.

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