Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
This is a new alert.
Issued: 01 Jan 2025 04:43 PM

Bushfire Watch and Act
MONITOR CONDITIONS - SCOTSDALE

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area bounded by Scotsdale Road, Walter Road, Glenrowan Road and Roberts Road in SCOTSDALE in the SHIRE OF DENMARK

There is a possible threat to lives or homes.

WHAT TO DO

Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.

You may need to act quickly so ensure you are prepared if the situation gets worse.

Read through your bushfire plan. If you do not have a plan make one by visiting My Bushfire Plan.

Have your emergency kit ready.

If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear.

If you find it hard to move quickly, leaving now is your safest option.

Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.

Patrol your property and be ready to put out spot fires.

If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply.

SAFEST ROUTE

If it is safe to do so, leave in an easterly or westerly direction along Scotsdale Road.

Bushfire
SCOTSDALE, SHIRE OF DENMARK

Bushfire behaviour

The bushfire is moving slowly in a north westerly direction.

It is out of control and unpredictable.

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 actively fighting the fire.

50 Bush Fire Service firefighters are attending.
Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.

Drones and aerial support

Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts.

Animal Welfare

Owners or carers of livestock, pets and companion animals should activate their own animal welfare plan. During a bushfire take advice from Local Government Authorities to protect the lives of your animals while keeping yourself safe.

For more information on actions to take for each bushfire warning level, please see the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.

Extra information

The Shire of Denmark is managing the incident.

The incident was reported at 2:45pm on 1 December 2025.

Keep up to date

Visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, 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.

Updates will be issued every two hours unless the situation changes.

DFES Bushfires