Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for Ocean Farms estate in Lancelin the Shire of Gingin November 30, 2014 at 05:43PM dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alerts.aspx Category: Fire Alert Summary: A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people in Ocean Farms estate in Lancelin in the Shire of Gingin, bounded by Indian Ocean Drive, Nilgen Road and KW Road (local name). Content: ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people in Ocean Farms estate in Lancelin in the Shire of Gingin, bounded by Indian Ocean Drive, Nilgen Road and KW Road (local name). • You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The bushfire is out of control and unpredictable. Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home. Spot fires are starting ahead of the fire. WHAT TO DO: It is too late to leave, leaving now would be deadly. You need to shelter in your home and actively defend it. Go to a room away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape. Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry. You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you well before the flames reach you. Protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and trousers, made from cotton or wool, and strong leather boots. If your home catches on fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt. ROAD CLOSURES: Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling138 138 or visiting mainroads.wa.gov.au WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: Firefighters are actively fighting the fire. EXTRA INFORMATION: The fire was reported at 3.55pm today. KEEP UP TO DATE:Visit dfes.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa, listen to ABC local radio, 6PR (metro only) or news bulletins. Updates will be provided every hour unless the situation changes. Publication Time: 30/11/2014 5:39 PM
Posted on: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 09:57:02 +0000