Bushfire Advice Monitor Conditions - Little Sandy Desert

Alert level: Bushfire Advice

Event: Bushfire

Region: MIDWEST GASCOYNE

Agency: Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

Issued: 21 Oct 2026, 3:55 pm AWST

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.

• 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 [https://emergency.wa.gov.au/plan], or in the Emergency WA app [https://emergency.wa.gov.au/app/plan].

• 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 [tel:1800633422]).

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.