Perth smoke haze blankets CBD and surrounding suburbs as commuters wake to low visibility Ibanez TaylorPerthNowMon, 19 January 2026 6:59AMCommentsComments
Perth is waking to a heavy smoke haze on Monday morning, with low visibility lingering across part of the metro area and surrounding suburbs.
Haze and smoke settled over Perth in the early hours, prompting motorists to take extra care on the roads during the peak Monday morning commute.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has issued a smoke alert for the Perth metropolitan area as well as the Shire of Toodyay.
The conditions are expected to gradually lift as temperatures rise, with clearer conditions set for Monday afternoon.
Drivers are being urged to slow down and stay safe on the roads.
The city is tipped to climb to a maxmum of 35C at midday before dropping to 27C on Monday night.
More to come.
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