Firefighters setting up at the REC

Published on Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 9:20:22 AM

The Ravensthorpe Entertainment Centre is again being set up as an assembly point for firefighters and emergency personnel while they fight a large bushfire in the Fitzgerald River National Park.
Local DBCA firefighting units are being joined by firefighters from across the state and they will use the grounds to house temporary buildings and accommodation, such as dongas and tents.
The firefighters will be sleeping at all hours of the day and night, so we ask the community to please stay away from the tents.
Please take care when driving into Ravensthorpe as emergency vehicles may be active in the area.
The Fitzgerald River National Park is closed.
This fire is being managed by Parks and Wildlife. Please follow Emergency WA for more information on the fire and download the Emergency WA app.

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