Smoke Alert FOR GREAT NORTHERN HIGHWAY IN PARTS OF EIGHTY MILE BEACH IN THE SHIRE OF BROOME.
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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:
02:39 PM
Date of issue:
28 Apr 2026
Smoke Alert for Great Northern Highway in parts of EIGHTY MILE BEACH in the SHIRE OF BROOME.
- A Smoke Alert has been issued for people travelling along Great Northern Highway between Sandfire Roadhouse and Stanley Rest Area in parts of EIGHTY MILE BEACH in the SHIRE OF BROOME.
- The smoke is the result of prescribed burning being carried out in the area.
WHAT TO DO
- Shut doors and windows and turn off air-conditioners.
- If driving through the area, turn on headlights and drive slowly. If you cannot see clearly, pull over to the left, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.
- People with asthma and pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular illnesses should follow their pre-prepared treatment plan.
- If affected by smoke, contact your doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222 (tel:1800022222) .
- Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
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 (https://travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Home/Map) , calling 138 138 (tel:138138) or by contacting your Local Government Authority.
KEEP UP TO DATE
- Visit Emergency WA (https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/) or download the Emergency WA app from the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/au/app/emergency-wa/id6738075801/) or Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.gov.wa.dfes.emergencywa) .
- Call 13 DFES (13 3337 (tel:133337) ).
- Follow DFES on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dfeswa/) .
- Listen to ABC Local Radio (https://reception.abc.net.au/) , 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.
Updates will be provided when the situation changes.
END
Media Contact: DFES Media and Corporate Communications on 9395 9543.
Source: https://emergency.wa.gov.au/warnings/69f054c1bb704e4ce8294700 Apr 28, 2026, 02:39 PM