Bushfire Advice MONITOR CONDITIONS - MOORE RIVER NATIONAL PARK
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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 changes under Bushfire Behaviour and What Firefighters Are Doing sections.
Time of issue:
08:22 PM
Date of issue:
21 Oct 2025
Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - MOORE RIVER NATIONAL PARK
A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in an area bounded by Duringen Road to the north, Cowalla Road to the west, Beermullah Road West to the south including parts of MOORE RIVER NATIONAL PARK in the SHIRE OF GINGIN.
- There is no threat to lives or homes.
- There is smoke in the area.
WHAT TO DO
- Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
- Read through your bushfire plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. You can make a plan by visiting My Bushfire Plan (https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au/) .
- 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 Health Direct on 1800 022 222 (tel:1800022222) .
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 fire started on private property near the boundary of the Moore River National Park.
- It is contained but not 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 monitoring the situation.
ANIMAL WELFARE
Owners or carers of livestock, pets and companion animals should activate their own animal welfare plan. During a bushfire take advice from Local Government Authorities to protect the lives of your animals while keeping yourself safe.
For more information on actions to take for each bushfire warning level, please see the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/animal-welfare/animal-welfare-during-bushfires) website.
EXTRA INFORMATION
- Parks and Wildlife Service is managing the fire.
- The incident was reported at 03:43 PM on 21 October 2025.
- 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/68f742a0bcf0403b42ef09f0 Oct 21, 2025, 04:30 PM