The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

There is no change to the previous alert.

Time of issue: 03:05 PM

Date of issue: 26 Oct 2026

Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - LITTLE SANDY DESERT

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in the area of the Canning Stock Route between Well 16 and Well 20 in the LITTLE SANDY DESERT in the SHIRE OF WILUNA and the SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA.

• 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 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.

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR

• 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 SHIRE OF WILUNA is managing the fire.

• The incident was reported at 05:15 PM on 20 October 2026.

• 50,000 hectares have been burnt.

• The cause of the incident is lightning.

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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Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.