Bushfire Advice STAY INFORMED - GNANGARA, JANDABUP, LANDSDALE, LEXIA AND MELALEUCA
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The following alert has been issued by
the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
Please note Parks and Wildlife Service is now managing this bushfire. Please note changes to What Firefighters are Doing and Bushfire Behaviour.
Time of issue:
03:31 PM
Date of issue:
23 May 2026
Bushfire Advice - STAY INFORMED - GNANGARA, JANDABUP, LANDSDALE, LEXIA and MELALEUCA
A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in an area bounded by Sydney Road, Gnangara Road, Centre Way and Warbrook Road in GNANGARA, JANDABUP, LANDSDALE, LEXIA and MELALEUCA in the CITY OF SWAN and the CITY OF WANNEROO.
- 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 (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
- It is contained and under control.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING
- Firefighters are patrolling the area and mopping up.
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 12:12 PM on 23 May 2026.
- The cause of the incident is unknown.
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.
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Media Contact: DBCA Media on 9219 9999.
Source: https://emergency.wa.gov.au/warnings/6a113d4b0b4ffbbd12735d9b May 23, 2026, 02:38 PM