Bushfire Advice THREAT IS REDUCED - DAMPIER PENINSULA
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The following alert has been issued by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note this warning is now an Advice - Threat is Reduced as bushfire activity has decreased.
Time of issue:
03:58 PM
Date of issue:
25 Jul 2026
Bushfire Advice - THREAT IS REDUCED - DAMPIER PENINSULA
A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in an area east of the Broome-Cape Leveque Road to the coastline, and south to Djaradjung community on the DAMPIER PENINSULA in the SHIRE OF BROOME.
- There is no threat to lives or homes.
- There may be smoke in the area.
WHAT TO DO
- The threat of the fire has reduced however you should take care in the area.
- Stay alert for potential dangers such as smoke and fallen trees and power poles.
- 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) to stay safe in future emergencies.
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.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING
- Firefighters and local ranger groups are monitoring the area.
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 01:50 PM on 23 July 2026.
- The cause of the incident is undetermined.
People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 (tel:1800333%20000) .
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.
This is the final update for this incident.
END
Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.
Source: https://emergency.wa.gov.au/warnings/6a61b16268ef98ad14663e84 Jul 25, 2026, 03:58 PM