Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for Eneabba in the Shire of Carnamah November 26, 2014 at 12:56PM ift.tt/1gEVpxK Category: Fire Alert Summary: A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people in Eneabba in the Shire of Carnamah. Content: A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people in Eneabba in the Shire of Carnamah. • The alert level for this fire has been upgraded.. • There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching the area and conditions are changing. • You need to leave or get ready to actively defend. • The fire is burning on both sides of Brand Highway, near Eneabba. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: • The bushfire is moving in a south westerly direction. • It is out of control and unpredictable. • Homes and property in Eneabba may be threatened by fire. WHAT TO DO: • If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear. • There may be ember attack ahead of the fire, so close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible. • If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now. • Do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. If you have access to a water tank and plan to defend your home, start patrolling with your hose and put out spot fires. • If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous. SAFER PLACE: • Your safest option may be to visit family or friends who live away from the area. SAFEST ROUTE • If you live in Eneabba leave in a south westerly direction towards Leeman. ROAD CLOSURES: Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site A number of roads have been closed including: • Brand Highway, between Eneabba and the Indian Ocean Drive turn off. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: • Approximately 40 volunteer Bush Fire Service firefighters are on the scene. • DFES Staff are also in attendance. • Firefighters are working to contain the fire. • Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews. EXTRA INFORMATION: • The fire was reported this morning. • The cause of the fire is lightning. • The Shire of Carnamah is managing the fire. KEEP UP TO DATE:Visit dfes.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa or listen to news bulletins. Updates will be provided every two hours unless the situation changes. Publication Time: 26/11/2014 12:54 PM
Posted on: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:13:41 +0000
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