Bushfires — Derby-West Kimberley (WA)
5 significant bushfires are currently detected in or near the Derby-West Kimberley council area, Western Australia. The map below shows where, with official warnings and — as you zoom in — satellite hotspots, fire boundaries, road closures and air quality.
Current fires in the Derby-West Kimberley area
Bushfire safety in Derby-West Kimberley
The Derby-West Kimberley local government area is one of the council districts of Western Australia (WA) — the Kimberley and Pilbara savanna and spinifex country. The fire season here follows the dry season, and much of the north burns every year in extensive grass and savanna fires. Fire and emergency response here is led by Emergency WA (DFES). The higher-risk fire period across Western Australia is typically summer in the south (November to April) and the dry season further north, though fires can start at any time.
This page brings together satellite fire detections with the official warnings and fire-danger ratings published for WA, focused on the Derby-West Kimberley area. Satellite detections are unconfirmed — they can be a bushfire, a hazard-reduction burn or an industrial heat source — so always follow the official agency and call 000 in an emergency.
Nearby councils
Broome Halls Creek Wyndham-East Kimberley East Pilbara Port Hedland Ngaanyatjarraku
Closest councils by centre point — not necessarily sharing a border.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check for bushfires near Derby-West Kimberley?
Use the map on this page — it centres on the Derby-West Kimberley council area and shows current fires and official warnings. Zoom in for satellite hotspots, fire boundaries, road closures and air quality, or choose a suburb below to focus closer.
Is Derby-West Kimberley under any fire warning right now?
Any active official warnings covering the Derby-West Kimberley area are listed on this page and on the Western Australia warnings page. Warnings are republished from the responsible fire agency — always follow the official advice and call 000 in an emergency.
Where does the fire information for Derby-West Kimberley come from?
Satellite hotspots from NASA/NOAA (via Digital Earth Australia and FIRMS), plus official warnings, incidents and fire-danger ratings republished for Western Australia (WA). It is public information, not official advice.
What is a local government area?
A local government area (LGA) is the council district used for local administration. We use LGAs so you can track fires at the council level — between the whole-of-Western Australia view and individual suburbs.