Extreme Fire Danger Warning Issued for Esperance and Fitzgerald Districts in Western Australia

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Fire Weather Warning for several districts in Western Australia. The alert, issued at 3:07 pm WST on Saturday, March 7, 2026, warns of extreme fire danger conditions expected on Sunday, March 8.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following fire weather districts:

• Fitzgerald Inland
• Fitzgerald Coast
• Esperance Coast

What You Should Do

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises residents in the affected areas to:

• Action your Bushfire Survival Plan immediately.
• Monitor the fire and weather situation through local radio stations.
• Stay updated via www.emergency.wa.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au.
• Call 000 (Triple Zero) in the event of an emergency.
• Visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au for information on bushfire preparation.

Expected Conditions

Meteorologists forecast very hot and dry conditions for Sunday. Weather patterns include fresh and gusty north to northwesterly winds during the morning hours. A wind change is expected during the afternoon, with winds shifting to the south or southwest. These conditions are expected to significantly enhance fire dangers across the region.

Timeline

The warning is effective for Sunday, March 8, 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology plans to issue the next update by 5:00 am WST on Sunday.