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- Yesterday at 05:41 AMBushfire Advice MONITOR CONDITIONS - LAGRANGE
The following alert has been issued by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
This warning is now an Advice - Monitor Conditions due to the fire having moved past the caravan park.
Time of issue:
12:23 AM
Date of issue:
28 Jul 2026
Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - LAGRANGE
A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in the vicinity of Port Smith Caravan Park, Port Smith Road and Great Northern Highway in LAGRANGE in the SHIRE OF BROOME.
WHAT TO DO
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
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
ANIMAL WELFARE
Owners 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
KEEP UP TO DATE
The next update will be provided by 11am tomorrow unless the situation changes.
END
Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.
Source: https://emergency.wa.gov.au/warnings/6a67838bf7726bd9ab7917ae Jul 28, 2026, 12:23 AM
The following alert has been issued by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
This warning is now an Advice - Monitor Conditions due to the fire having moved past the caravan park.
Time of issue:
12:23 AM
Date of issue:
28 Jul 2026
Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - LAGRANGE
A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in the vicinity of Port Smith Caravan Park, Port Smith Road and Great Northern Highway in LAGRANGE in the SHIRE OF BROOME.
- There is no threat to lives or homes.
WHAT TO DO
- Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
- Read through your plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA , or in the Emergency WA app .
- Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
- Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
- If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422 ).
- Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
- Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
- If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR
- The bushfire is moving fast in a northerly direction.
- It is not contained or controlled.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
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.
ANIMAL WELFARE
Owners 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 05:20 PM on 25 July 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.
The next update will be provided by 11am tomorrow unless the situation changes.
END
Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.
Source: https://emergency.wa.gov.au/warnings/6a67838bf7726bd9ab7917ae Jul 28, 2026, 12:23 AM