Bushfire Advice MONITOR CONDITIONS - GREY RESERVE

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

Please note this alert has been downgraded to ADVICE-MONITOR CONDITIONS as the bushfire is now controlled. Note changes under road closure and what firefighters are doing sections.

Time of issue: 02:59 PM

Date of issue: 13 Nov 2026

Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - GREY RESERVE

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people travelling along Indian Ocean Drive between Wedge Island Road and Pinnacles Drive and parts of GREY RESERVE in the SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN.

• The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as the bushfire is now controlled.

• 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 bushfire is moving in an easterly direction towards Indian Ocean Drive.

• It is controlled but not contained.

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.

• Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.

DRONES AND AERIAL SUPPORT

Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts.

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

• Parks and Wildlife Service is managing the fire.

• The incident was reported at 12:17 PM on 13 November 2026.

• The cause of the incident is unknown.

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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