Kununurra fire, WA — live map & updates

• Time reported: 7:35 AM, Saturday, November 7, 2026.
• Last updated: 4:07 PM, Saturday, November 7, 2026.
• Reported near: KUNUNURRA, in KUNUNURRA.

Bushfire Emergency Warning

A Bushfire Emergency Warning is in place for people in the Ivanhoe agricultural area, including Mulligans Lagoon Road and Weaber Plain Road south to the airstrip, in KUNUNURRA in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY.

• You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.

WHAT TO DO

• If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place. This may be with family or friends away from the area.
• If it is safe to do so, leave north or south along Weaber Plain Road.
• Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute could put your life in danger.
• Take your emergency kit with you.
• If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself with a woollen blanket, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.
• Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
• If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home.
• You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you before the flames reach you.
• Go to a room in your home where you can shelter from the approaching fire.
• The room should have running water, such as a kitchen or laundry, and have a clear exit so you can easily escape.
• If you are not at home, it is too dangerous to return.

Bushfire Watch and Act

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in the Ivanhoe agricultural area, including Mulligans Lagoon Road in KUNUNURRA in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY.

• There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and conditions are changing.

WHAT TO DO

• Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home and could spark a fire.
• If your plan is to leave, leave now.
• Take your emergency kit with you. It should include an AM/FM radio that runs off batteries, a first aid kit, a woollen blanket, phones, protective clothing medication and irreplaceable valuables.
• Decide where you will go and how you will get there. This could be with family or friends away from the fire.Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.
• Turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible to prevent embers entering your home.
• Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your home.
• If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply. Make final preparations now and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires.

Bushfire Watch and Act

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in the Ivanhoe agricultural area, including Weaber Plain Road and Mills Road across to the M1 channel in KUNUNURRA in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY..

• There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and conditions are changing.

WHAT TO DO

• Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home and could spark a fire.
• If your plan is to leave, leave now.
• Take your emergency kit with you. It should include an AM/FM radio that runs off batteries, a first aid kit, a woollen blanket, phones, protective clothing medication and irreplaceable valuables.
• Decide where you will go and how you will get there. This could be with family or friends away from the fire.
• Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.
• Turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible to prevent embers entering your home.
• Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your home.
• If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply. Make final preparations now and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires.

Bushfire Advice

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in the area east of the Ivanhoe agricultural area in KUNUNURRA in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY.

• There is no threat to lives or homes.

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.
• 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 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 Advice

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in the area between Weaber Plains Road and Mulligans Lagoon Road in KUNUNURRA in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY.

• There is no threat to lives or homes.

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.
• 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 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

• The bushfire is moving in a southerly direction.
• It is not contained or controlled.

Road closures and conditions

Some roads may be closed.

What firefighters are doing

• Bush Fire Service, Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and Parks and Wildlife Service firefighters are actively fighting the fire.

Extra information

• The incident was reported at 07:35 AM on 07 November 2026.

This warning is now an Advice - Monitor Conditions due to a decrease in bushfire behaviour.

Time of issue

05:27 PM

Date of issue

07 Nov 2026

Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - KUNUNURRA

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in the vicinity of the Gulgagulganeng/Emu Creek Community in KUNUNURRA in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY.

• There is no threat to lives or homes.

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.
• 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 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

• The bushfire is moving in an southerly direction.
• It is not contained or controlled.

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 actively fighting the fire.

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 02:36 PM on 07 November 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.

The next update will be provided by 11am tomorrow unless the situation changes.

The Emergency and Watch And Act warnings are now an Advice - Monitor Conditions due to a decrease in bushfire activity. Lives and property are no longer under threat.

Standard Emergency Warning Signal to be sounded before broadcasting the following.

Time of issue

05:26 PM

Date of issue

07 Nov 2026

Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - KUNUNURRA

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in the Ivanhoe agricultural area, including Martins Gap Road, Mulligans Lagoon Road, Weaber Plain Road and down to Mills Road, in KUNUNURRA in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY.

• There is no threat to lives or homes.

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.
• 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 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

• The bushfire is moving in a southerly direction.
• It is not contained or controlled.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

Some roads may be 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

• Bush Fire Service, Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and Parks and Wildlife Service firefighters are actively fighting the fire.

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 07:35 AM on 07 November 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.

The next update will be provided by 11am tomorrow unless the situation changes.

• Time reported: 2:36 PM, Saturday, November 7, 2026.
• Last updated: 4:08 PM, Saturday, November 7, 2026.
• Reported near: KUNUNURRA, in KUNUNURRA.