Source: Emergency WA


The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note Boddington evacuation centre has closed. Narrogin remains open. Also, updated road closures and power information.
Issued: 22 Jan 2026 09:51 PM

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area bounded by Tomingley Road, Wandering Narrogin Road, York Williams Road, Ricks Road and Albany Highway in BANNISTER, CODJATOTINE, DRYANDRA, DWARDA, HASTINGS, LOL GRAY, NORTH BANNISTER, PUMPHREYS BRIDGE, SPRINGS, WANDERING, WEST POPANYINNING and WILLIAMS in the SHIRE OF WILLIAMS, SHIRE OF CUBALLING and SHIRE OF WANDERING.

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

WHAT TO DO

Leave now if not prepared.

Take your emergency kit with you. It should include an AM/FM radio that runs off batteries, a first aid kit, a woollen blanket, phones, protective clothing, medication and irreplaceable valuables.

Decide where you will go and how you will get there. This could be with family or friends away from the fire.

If you do not have a safe place to go, an evacuation centres is open at the Narrogin Regional Leisure Centre.

Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.

Turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible to prevent embers entering your home.

Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your home.

If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply. Make final preparations now and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires.

The bushfire is moving in a north easterly direction.

It is not contained or controlled.

DFES Bushfires