Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note that this alert is upgraded to a Watch and Act as fire activity has increased. Please note changes throughout the alert.
Issued: 19 Mar 2026 03:06 PM

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in the area bounded by Albany Highway, Crossman-Dwarda Road, Extracts Road and Wilkie Road in CROSSMAN, DWARDA and WILLIAMS in the SHIRE OF BODDINGTON, SHIRE OF WANDERING AND SHIRE OF WILLIAMS.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as fire activity has increased.

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 your plan is to leave, leave now.

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.

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 northerly direction.

It is not contained or controlled.

DFES Bushfires