Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
There is no change to the previous alert.
Issued: 28 Jan 2026 04:56 AM

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area bounded by the South Coast Highway to the north, from the junction of South Coast Highway and Koornong Road down to the boundary of Fitzgerald River National Park to the west, along the park boundary to the south and south east, and from the intersection of South Coast Highway and the Perimeter Road a line south to the boundary of Fitzgerald River National Park to the east, in parts of FITZGERALD RIVER NATIONAL PARK, WEST RIVER, HOPETOUN excluding Hopetoun townsite, and RAVENSTHORPE excluding Ravensthorpe townsite, in the SHIRE OF RAVENSTHORPE.

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

WHAT TO DO

Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.

You may need to act quickly so ensure you are prepared if the situation gets worse.

Read through your plan. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA or in the Emergency WA app.

Have your emergency kit ready.

If you find it hard to move quickly, leaving now is your safest option.

Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.

Continue to patrol your property and be ready to put out spot fires.

If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply.

The bushfire is currently stationary.

It is contained and under control.

Currently there has been about 167,000 hectares burnt.

DFES Bushfires