Bushfire Advice MONITOR CONDITIONS - ORD RIVER REGENERATION RESERVE

The following alert has been issued by the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

There is no change to the previous alert.

Time of issue: 11:00 AM

Date of issue: 21 Jul 2026

Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - ORD RIVER REGENERATION RESERVE

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people travelling along Duncan Highway in parts of ORD RIVER REGENERATION RESERVE in the SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK

• There is no threat to lives or homes.

• There is 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.

• 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 north westerly direction.

• It is not contained or controlled.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

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.

EXTRA INFORMATION

• Parks and Wildlife Service is managing the fire.

• The incident was reported at 12:03 PM on 20 July 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 4pm today unless the situation changes.

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