Hazmat Controlled Contained HAZMAT FIRE IN WYNDHAM IN THE SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY

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

This warning has been updated to Hazmat Contained and Controlled as the fire has been extinguished.

Time of issue: 05:38 PM

Date of issue: 22 Aug 2026

Hazmat Contained and Controlled - HAZMAT FIRE in WYNDHAM in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY

• The incident is now contained and under control.

WHAT TO DO

• People in the area will no longer be impacted by smoke or fumes.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

Koolama Street is now open.

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 no longer on scene and have left the area safe.

EXTRA INFORMATION

• The incident was reported at 11:59 AM on 22 August 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.

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Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.