Bushfire Advice MONITOR CONDITIONS - WATERBANK
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The following alert has been issued by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note changes to Road closures and conditions.
Time of issue:
03:52 PM
Date of issue:
25 Jul 2026
Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - WATERBANK
A Bushfire Advice is in place for people travelling along Manari Road and Willee Creek Road near WIllees Creek, in WATERBANK in the SHIRE OF BROOME.
- 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.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Manari Road has now reopened; however, there may be localised road closures.
A number of roads have been closed including:
- The Red Track (The Willie Creek Pearl Farm access track).
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 on the scene.
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
- The incident was reported at 09:28 AM on 25 July 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/) 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/6a641fecf9af8d66c5ea892e Jul 25, 2026, 10:45 AM