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[quote author=DFES link=msg=2593 date=1777390117]
Bushfire Advice MONITOR CONDITIONS - GREAT NORTHERN HIGHWAY - EIGHTY MILE BEACH

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The following alert has been issued by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

This is a new alert.

Time of issue:
08:19 PM

Date of issue:
28 Apr 2026

Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - GREAT NORTHERN HIGHWAY - EIGHTY MILE BEACH

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people travelling along Great Northern Highway between Stanley Rest Area and Sandfire Roadhouse in the SHIRE OF BROOME.

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There is no threat to lives or homes.
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WHAT TO DO

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Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
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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 [url=https://emergency.wa.gov.au/plan]Emergency WA[/url] , or in the [url=https://emergency.wa.gov.au/app/plan]Emergency WA app[/url] .
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Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
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Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
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If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call 1800MEDICARE ([url=tel:1800633422]1800 633 422[/url] ).
[/li][/list]If driving[list][li]
Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
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Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
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If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.
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ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

Roads have not been closed.

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 [url=https://travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Home/Map]Main Roads Travel Map[/url] , calling [url=tel:138138]138 138[/url]  or by contacting your Local Government Authority.

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING

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Firefighters are monitoring the situation.
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ANIMAL WELFARE

Owners or carers of livestock, pets and companion animals should activate their own animal welfare plan.

For more information, please see the [url=https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/businesses/animal-welfare-businesses/animal-welfare-in-emergencies/?accordion=accordioncff0382f8d9443568d7cd5f401ec7887]Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development[/url]  website.

KEEP UP TO DATE

[list][li]Visit [url=https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/]Emergency WA[/url]  or download the Emergency WA app from the [url=https://apps.apple.com/au/app/emergency-wa/id6738075801/]App Store[/url]  or [url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.gov.wa.dfes.emergencywa]Google Play[/url] .[/li][li]Call 13 DFES ([url=tel:133337]13 3337[/url] ).[/li][li]Follow DFES on [url=https://www.facebook.com/dfeswa/]Facebook[/url] .[/li][li]Listen to [url=https://reception.abc.net.au/]ABC Local Radio[/url] , 6PR, or news bulletins.[/li][/list]
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.

The next update will be provided by 11am tomorrow unless the situation changes.

END

Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.

[br]Source: https://emergency.wa.gov.au/warnings/69f0a168ea71085cd3770bb4 Apr 28, 2026, 08:19 PM
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Posted by DFES

- Yesterday at 11:28 PM

Bushfire Advice MONITOR CONDITIONS - GREAT NORTHERN HIGHWAY - EIGHTY MILE BEACH

The following alert has been issued by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

This is a new alert.

Time of issue:
08:19 PM

Date of issue:
28 Apr 2026

Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - GREAT NORTHERN HIGHWAY - EIGHTY MILE BEACH

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people travelling along Great Northern Highway between Stanley Rest Area and Sandfire Roadhouse 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 ).

If driving

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.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

Roads have not been closed.

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 monitoring the situation.

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.

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.

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/69f0a168ea71085cd3770bb4 Apr 28, 2026, 08:19 PM