Hazmat General Warning HAZMAT FIRE IN BALINGUP IN THE SHIRE OF DONNYBROOK-BALINGUP

[DFES]

Hazmat General Warning HAZMAT FIRE IN BALINGUP IN THE SHIRE OF DONNYBROOK-BALINGUP



The following alert has been issued by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

This is a new alert.

Time of issue:
03:53 PM

Date of issue:
23 Jun 2026

Hazmat General Warning - HAZMAT Fire in BALINGUP in the SHIRE OF DONNYBROOK-BALINGUP

ALERT LEVEL

There is a HAZMAT Fire on Grandis Grove in BALINGUP in the SHIRE OF DONNYBROOK-BALINGUP.

A fire in a rubbish truck is resulting in potentially dangerous smoke in the area bounded by Grandis Grove, Balinga Drive and South Western Highway.

WHAT TO DO

• As a precautionary measure, people in the area should remain inside, out of the smoke or fumes, with doors and windows closed. Air conditioners should also be switched off.
• People should stay away from the area. If you are already in the area take advice from emergency services personnel.
• People with medical concerns should contact their local doctor or call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422 ).

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

The following road is closed including:

• Grandis Grove
  

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 , calling 138 138  or by contacting your Local Government Authority.

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING

• Firefighters are actively fighting the fire.
  

KEEP UP TO DATE

• Visit Emergency WA  or download the Emergency WA app from the App Store  or Google Play .
• Call 13 DFES (13 3337 ).
• Follow DFES on Facebook .
• Listen to ABC Local Radio  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.

Updates will be provided when the situation changes.

END

Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.


Source: https://emergency.wa.gov.au/warnings/6a3a39c67b11e763608294b0 Jun 23, 2026, 03:53 PM