The fire north of Perth has just been downgraded to watch and act level. Heres the details: Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for northern-western part of Bullsbrook in the City of Swan and parts of the City of Wanneroo ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people in Alkimos, Butler, Ridgewood, Merriwa,Carabooda, Pinjar, Neerabup and parts of Bullsbrook and Melaleuca, bounded by Pipidinny Roadd, Wanneroo Roadd, Pigeon Roadd, Perry Road, McKinley Road, Wandoo Road, Neaves Road, Joondalup Drive, Wanneroo Road and Hester Avenue. A bushfire WATCH AND ACT remains in place for people near Gully Road, Robinson Road, Payne Road, Raphael Road, Cooper Road, Rae Road, Strachan Road, Old West Road, Davidson Street and Stock West Road. • The bushfire has been downgraded as it has reduced in intensity but it is still unpredictable and people need to remain vigilant. • The fire started between Railway Road and Gully Road and has now crossed Old Yanchep Road. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: • The bushfire has reduced in intensity but is still moving in a north-westerly direction. • It is out of control and unpredictable. • The fire has crossed Old Yanchep Road and is burning towards Wanneroo Road. • Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home. Spot fires are starting ahead of the fire. • Flames are higher than roof tops. 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. SAFER PLACE: • Your safest option may be to visit family or friends who live away from the area. • Two evacuation centres have been set up at Wanneroo Recreation Centre, 440 Scenic Drive, Wanneroo as well as Gum Blossom Hall on Tapping Way, Quinns Rock. • A community meeting has been scheduled for 10am tomorrow (Sunday 11 January) at the Gum Blossom Hall evacuation centre. 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: • Neaves Road from Pinjar Road to Railway Parade • Wanneroo Road between Pipidinny Road and Flynn Drive • Sections of Old Yanchep Road and Pinjar Road ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in the Shire of Chittering south of Timaru Road and west of Brand Highhway and Railway Parade. • Although there is no immediate danger for people in these areas you need to be aware and keep up to date. WHAT TO DO: • Stay alert and monitor your surroundings. • Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames. • Read through your bushfire survival plan. • If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: o Firefighters are actively fighting to get the fire under control. o More than 200 career and volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Bush Fire Service, Volunteer Fire Service and Department of Parks and Wildlife firefighters are on the scene. o Taskforces from throughout the State have been sent to assist crews in the metropolitan area, including from the South-West, Lower South-West, Midwest Gascoyne, and Goldfields-Midlands regions. o Aerial support is no longer assisting ground crews due to low light. • EXTRA INFORMATION: o The fire was reported at 9.23am today (10 January 2015) and currently there has been more than 5580 hectares burnt. o More than 100 homes have been saved. o Telephone text and voice messages have been issued to the area bounded by Cypress Road, Wanneroo Road, Flynn Drive, Neaves Road, Old Yanchep Road, Yanchep Beach Road, Nisa Road, Perry Road and Wandoo Road. o The cause of the fire is unknown. o DFES is managing the fire. o People in the area who have relocated can register their whereabouts online for Register.Find. Reunite at redcross.org.au KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit dfes.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209, follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa, listen to ABC local radio, 6PR or news bulletins
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 18:04:29 +0000
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