Dampier Peninsula fire, WA — live map & updates

This warning is now an Advice - Threat is Reduced due to a decrease in bushfire activity.

Time of issue

10:30 AM

Date of issue

18 Oct 2026

Bushfire Advice - THREAT IS REDUCED - DAMPIER PENINSULA

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people travelling along Broome-Cape Leveque Road just south of the Djugaragyn Community on the DAMPIER PENINSULA in the SHIRE OF BROOME.

• There is no threat to lives or homes.
• There is a lot of 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, or in the Emergency WA app 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, calling 138 138 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.

For more information, please see the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.

EXTRA INFORMATION

• The incident was reported at 03:32 PM on 12 October 2026.

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.

No further updates will be issued.

• Time reported: 3:32 PM, Monday, October 12, 2026.
• Last updated: 3:06 PM, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
• Reported near: DAMPIER PENINSULA, in DAMPIER PENINSULA.

Bushfire Advice

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people travelling along Broome-Cape Leveque Road just south of the Djugaragyn Community on the DAMPIER PENINSULA in the SHIRE OF BROOME.

• There is no threat to lives or homes.
• There is a lot of smoke in the area.

WHAT TO DO

• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Read through your plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA, or in the Emergency WA app.
• Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
• If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422).

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.

What firefighters are doing

• Firefighters are monitoring the situation.

Extra information

• The incident was reported at 03:32 PM on 12 October 2026.