Bushfire Advice STAY INFORMED - RIPON HILLS ROAD IN MARBLE BAR
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The following alert has been issued by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
There is no change to the previous alert.
Time of issue:
10:32 AM
Date of issue:
24 Oct 2025
Bushfire Advice - STAY INFORMED - RIPON HILLS ROAD in MARBLE BAR
A Bushfire Advice is in place for people on or near Ripon Hills Road, between Nullagine River to the west and Telfer Road intersection to the east, in parts of MARBLE BAR in the SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA.
- There is no threat to lives or homes.
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
- It is not contained or controlled.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Roads have not been closed. However, parts of Ripon Hills Road within the warning area may be impacted by fire. People should avoid travelling in this area if possible.
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.
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
- The incident was reported at 11:58 PM on 14 October 2025.
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 4pm today unless the situation changes.
END
Media Contact: DFES Media and Corporate Communications on 9395 9543.
Source: https://emergency.wa.gov.au/warnings/68f877cceca5269547aefdfd Oct 22, 2025, 03:07 PM