Fire near Halls Creek (WA)
Confirmed by official incident
Lower intensity fire near Halls Creek (WA), first detected 27 Sep 2026 and last seen . It has been picked up by 0 satellite detections, peaking at 0 MW.
- Status
- Recent
- First detected
- 27 Sep 2026, 01:30 UTC
- Last detected
- 27 Sep 2026, 01:30 UTC
- Duration
- 0 h
- Detections
- 0
- Peak intensity (FRP)
- 0 MW
- Fire footprint
- 33 km × 37 km
- State
- WA
- Confirmation
- Official
- Data source
- SATELLITE
Satellite before & after
High-resolution Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery of the area, before the fire and after. Drag the slider to compare.
Before · 2026-09-23
After · 2026-09-28
Short-wave infrared: smoke turns transparent and active flames / burnt ground stand out.Normalised Burn Ratio: recently burnt land shown in red / orange.
Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026 · Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem
Official incident details
- Warning level
- Advice
- Type
- Bushfire
- Agency
- DFES
- Updated
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
There is no change to the previous alert.
Time of issue:
10:29 AM
Date of issue:
02 Oct 2026
Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - TANAMI
A Bushfire Advice is in place for people travelling along northern parts of the Canning Stock Route north of Mount Romilly, including wells 47-50, in parts of TANAMI in the SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK.
There is no threat to lives or homes.
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 drivingTurn 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 easterly direction.
It is not contained or controlled.
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 10:11 AM on 23 September 2026.The cause of the incident is deliberately lit.People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
END
Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.
Crew, appliance and aircraft numbers aren't published in Australia's open incident feeds, so we can't list firefighters here — follow the official source above for operational detail.
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This satellite fire has been matched to an official incident (see the warning above). The official advice is the authority — always follow your fire agency, and in an emergency call 000.
Official information for WA: Emergency WA (DFES).
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a real bushfire?
Unless it is marked as matched to an official incident, this is an unconfirmed satellite detection. Satellites detect heat, which can be a bushfire, a hazard-reduction burn or an industrial source. Check the official warnings for confirmation.
What does “peak intensity (FRP)” mean?
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Why are several nearby detections shown as one fire?
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How do I get the official information for this fire?
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