Firefighters setting up at Hopetoun Sports Precinct

There is a bushfire in the Fitzgerald River National Park that is not contained or controlled. It is moving in a westerly direction. Active aerial water bombing is taking place.

Eastern parts of the FRNP have been closed.

Firefighters are setting up an assembly point at the Hopetoun Sports Precinct. More info below under "Latest News"

Please follow www.emergency.wa.gov.au for the latest bushfire info and please report any fires to 000

Radio stations off air

We're currently experiencing a broadcast issue. Hot FM, SBS and Triple J are temporarily off air in Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun due to a technical faul.

While our teams are working hard to fix the issue, the stations will remain off air until further notice.

Thanks for your patience.

Pool closure for school swimming lessons

The Ravensthorpe Community Swimming pool will be closed to the public between 9am-3pm over two weeks for school swimming lessons.

The first week is from Monday 20 Nov - Friday 24 Nov and the second week is from Monday 27 Nov - Fri 01 December.

Residents Asked to Conserve Water

Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 at 8:15:10 AM

Due to several bushfires in the region, Water Corporation is asking residents in Munglinup and Ravensthorpe to please limit water use to essential purposes only.

This means limiting water use to drinking, cooking and personal hygiene.

Filling water tanks or bathtubs should be avoided.

More water info: https://www.watercorporation.com.au/

Bushfire:

https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au

Roads:

Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map https://travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Home/Map or calling 138 138

Visit https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/ for bushfire info and advice. And please follow Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA on social media.

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