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[quote author=DFES link=msg=2720 date=1780270055]
Hazmat General Warning HAZMAT GENERAL WARNING - RUBBISH FIRE IN CALINGIRI IN THE SHIRE OF VICTORIA PLAINS

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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:
03:32 AM

Date of issue:
01 Jun 2026

Hazmat General Warning - Hazmat General Warning - RUBBISH FIRE in CALINGIRI in the SHIRE OF VICTORIA PLAINS

ALERT LEVEL

There is a fire at the waste facility at Calingiri near the intersection of Calingiri-Goomalling Road and Toodyay-Bindi Bindi Road in the SHIRE OF VICTORIA PLAINS.

A rubbish fire at a waste facility is resulting in potentially dangerous smoke blowing in a westerly direction.

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There is no direct threat to the community

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WHAT TO DO

[list][li]As a precautionary measure, people in the area should remain inside, out of the smoke or fumes, with doors and windows closed. Air conditioners should also be switched off.[/li][li]People should stay away from the area. If you are already in the area take advice from emergency services personnel.[/li][li]People with medical concerns should contact their local doctor or call 1800MEDICARE ([url=tel:1800633422]1800 633 422[/url] ).[/li][/list]

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 on the scene.
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EXTRA INFORMATION

The Shire of Victoria Plains is managing the fire.

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 4pm today unless the situation changes.

END

Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.

[br]Source: https://emergency.wa.gov.au/warnings/6a1c8a777e9a3a3b23fe9761 Jun 01, 2026, 03:32 AM
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Posted by DFES

- Today at 07:27 AM

Hazmat General Warning HAZMAT GENERAL WARNING - RUBBISH FIRE IN CALINGIRI IN THE SHIRE OF VICTORIA PLAINS

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

This is a new alert.

Time of issue:
03:32 AM

Date of issue:
01 Jun 2026

Hazmat General Warning - Hazmat General Warning - RUBBISH FIRE in CALINGIRI in the SHIRE OF VICTORIA PLAINS

ALERT LEVEL

There is a fire at the waste facility at Calingiri near the intersection of Calingiri-Goomalling Road and Toodyay-Bindi Bindi Road in the SHIRE OF VICTORIA PLAINS.

A rubbish fire at a waste facility is resulting in potentially dangerous smoke blowing in a westerly direction.

There is no direct threat to the community

WHAT TO DO

As a precautionary measure, people in the area should remain inside, out of the smoke or fumes, with doors and windows closed. Air conditioners should also be switched off.
People should stay away from the area. If you are already in the area take advice from emergency services personnel.
People with medical concerns should contact their local doctor or call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422 ).

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 on the scene.

EXTRA INFORMATION

The Shire of Victoria Plains is managing the fire.

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 4pm today unless the situation changes.

END

Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.

Source: https://emergency.wa.gov.au/warnings/6a1c8a777e9a3a3b23fe9761 Jun 01, 2026, 03:32 AM