Bushfires — Murchison (WA)
No significant bushfires are currently detected in the Murchison local government area, Western Australia — common outside the fire season. The live map below still shows any smaller or newer detections, official warnings and, as you zoom in, satellite hotspots, fire boundaries, road closures and air quality.
Bushfire safety in Murchison
The Murchison local government area is one of the council districts of Western Australia (WA) — the jarrah, karri and marri forest of the south-west, the wheatbelt and the coastal heath. The fire season here runs from November to April, with the south-west forest the most fire-prone part of the state. 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 Murchison 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
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Closest councils by centre point — not necessarily sharing a border.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check for bushfires near Murchison?
Use the map on this page — it centres on the Murchison 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 Murchison under any fire warning right now?
Any active official warnings covering the Murchison 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 Murchison 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.