Bushfire Advice STAY INFORMED - KUNAWARRITJI COMMUNITY
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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:
10:36 AM
Date of issue:
24 Oct 2025
Bushfire Advice - STAY INFORMED - KUNAWARRITJI COMMUNITY
A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in KUNAWARRITJI COMMUNITY, including part of Kunawarritji Road, west of Kunawarritji Community, in parts of GIBSON DESERT NORTH and TELFER 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.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Parts of Kunawarritji Road, west of Kunawarritji Community has been impacted by fire. People should avoid travelling west from Kunawarritji Community, 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.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING
- Firefighters are working closely with local community leaders and pastoralists to manage the impact to the community.
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 12:52 PM on 20 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/68f88cb8dc41ed9307c36231 Oct 23, 2025, 11:33 AM