Hazmat Controlled Contained HAZMAT FIRE IN NEWMAN

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

Please note this warning has been downgraded as the Hazmat fire is contained and controlled.

Time of issue: 04:43 PM

Date of issue: 09 Oct 2026

Hazmat Contained and Controlled - HAZMAT Fire in NEWMAN

• The incident is now contained and under control.

WHAT TO DO

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

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.

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.

This is the final update for this incident.

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Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.