SUMMARY: RED GULLY UPDATE!!!! A bushfire WATCH AND ACT remains for people in Red Gully Road and Fynes Road in Red Gully in the Shire of Gingin. CONTENT: A bushfire WATCH AND ACT remains for people in Red Gully Road and Fynes Road in Red Gully in the Shire of Gingin. There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and conditions are changing. You need to leave or get ready to actively defend. The fire is burning on both sides of Red Gully Road and has crossed Fynes Road into a previously burnt area. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The bushfire is moving slowly in a north-north westerly direction. It is out of control and unpredictable. Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home. Homes and property on Red Gully Road and Fynes Road may be threatened by the fire. WHAT TO DO: If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear. There is 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. ROAD CLOSURES: Fynes Road is closed between Red Gully Road and Marri Heights Road. Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: Approximately 100 volunteer Bush Fire Service, Fire and Rescue Service and Parks and Wildlife firefighters are on the scene. Firefighters are protecting assets on Red Gully Road and Fynes Road. Aerial support is assisting ground crews. EXTRA INFORMATION: The fire was reported at 9. 57am this morning. It has burnt through approximately 960 hectares. The cause of the fire is unknown. People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Police Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. DFES is now managing the fire.
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 09:17:07 +0000
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