Bushfires in Western Australia

Western Australia spans the Kimberley and Pilbara savanna in the north, and the jarrah and karri forest, wheatbelt and coastal heath of the south-west. The fire season here follows the dry season in the north and runs from November to April in the south-west, where the forest is most fire-prone.

🔥39 fires ⚠️5 warnings 🏛️137 councils

Live bushfire and grassfire information for Western Australia (WA): satellite hotspots, official warnings, fire danger ratings and total fire bans. Zoom the map or pick a region below.

Current significant fires in Western Australia

39 significant fires in WA right now — see all fires nationwide →

Bushfires in Western Australia

Fire and emergency response in Western Australia is led by Emergency WA (DFES). The higher-risk fire period here is typically summer in the south (November to April) and the dry season further north, though fires can start at any time. This page combines satellite fire detections with the official warnings, fire danger ratings and total fire bans published for WA.

Satellite detections are unconfirmed — they can be a bushfire, a hazard-reduction burn or an industrial heat source. Always follow the official agency and call 000 in an emergency.

Local government areas in Western Australia

⚠️ Warnings 🌡️ Fire danger 🔥 Current fires 📅 By day

Frequently asked questions

Where do the fires and warnings for Western Australia come from?

Satellite hotspots (NASA/NOAA via Digital Earth Australia and FIRMS) plus official warnings and incidents republished from the responsible fire agency for Western Australia.

Is this official advice for Western Australia?

No — it is republished public information. Always follow the official agency and call 000 in an emergency.

How do I check fires near my town in Western Australia?

Use the map above, or pick a local government area from the list on this page to zoom to your region. As you zoom in, satellite hotspots and other detail layers appear.