Bushfire Advice STAY INFORMED - KUNUNURRA AND LAKE ARGYLE

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

This warning is now an Advice - Stay Informed due to the bushfire being contained and controlled. Please note changes throughout.

Time of issue: 04:52 PM

Date of issue: 10 Aug 2026

Bushfire Advice - STAY INFORMED - KUNUNURRA and LAKE ARGYLE

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people bounded by Crossing Falls Road, Fish Farm Road, the Ord River and Victoria Highway in KUNUNURRA and LAKE ARGYLE in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY.

• There is no threat to lives or homes.

WHAT TO DO

• Continue to stay alert and monitor your surroundings.

• Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.

• Be aware of other potential dangers such as falling trees and damaged properties and infrastructure.

• Close all doors and windows and stay inside if smoke is causing you concern.

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.

• 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).

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR

• The fire is burning on both sides of Crossing Falls Road.

• The bushfire is moving in a southerly direction.

• It is contained and under control.

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 12:23 PM on 10 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.

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

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Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.