Bushfire Advice STAY INFORMED - BANKSIADALE, FAIRBRIDGE AND WHITTAKER
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The following alert has been issued by
the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
This is a new alert.
Time of issue:
02:57 PM
Date of issue:
11 May 2026
Bushfire Advice - STAY INFORMED - BANKSIADALE, FAIRBRIDGE and WHITTAKER
A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in parts of WHITTAKER, FAIRBRIDGE and BANKSIADALE in the SHIRE OF MURRAY
- There is no threat to lives or homes.
- There is a lot of smoke in the area.
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 (https://emergency.wa.gov.au/plan) , or in the Emergency WA app (https://emergency.wa.gov.au/app/plan) .
- 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 (tel:1800633422) ).
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.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR
- The bushfire is moving in a southerly direction towards Del Park Road.
- 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 (https://travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Home/Map) , calling 138 138 (tel:138138) or by contacting your Local Government Authority.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING
- Firefighters are actively fighting the fire with the assistance of heavy machinery.
DRONES AND AERIAL SUPPORT
Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts.
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 (https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/businesses/animal-welfare-businesses/animal-welfare-in-emergencies/?accordion=accordioncff0382f8d9443568d7cd5f401ec7887) website.
EXTRA INFORMATION
- Parks and Wildlife Service is managing the fire.
- The incident was reported at 02:30 PM on 11 May 2026.
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.
The next update will be provided by 11am tomorrow unless the situation changes.
END
Media Contact: DBCA Media on 9219 9999.
Source: https://emergency.wa.gov.au/warnings/6a017a0fbf065549841b8c56 May 11, 2026, 02:57 PM