W.A. ** BUSHFIRE ADVICE ** Bushfire ADVICE for 42 kilometres south of Nanutarra Road House in the Shire of Ashburton Wednesday 19 March 2014 - 2:00 PM A bushfire ADVICE remains for people travelling on North West Coastal Highway between Burkett Road and Nanutarra-Munjina Road in the Shire of Ashburton. There is no threat to lives or homes but there is smoke in the area. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. The fire started alongside North West Coastal Highway. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The bushfire is moving slowly in a easterly direction. It is out of control and unpredictable. . WHAT TO DO: Be extremely careful when driving through the area. Turn your headlights on and drive slowly. Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions. If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears. If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222. ROAD CLOSURES: Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: Fire crews and the Shire of Ashburton are monitoring the fire. Aerial surveillance is being carried out to determine the status of the fire. EXTRA INFORMATION: The incident was reported at 12.08pm Monday 17 March. The cause of the fire is lightning. The Shire of Ashburton is managing the fire. KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit dfes.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209, follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa or listen to news bulletins.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 05:15:22 +0000
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