#WA #Bushfire #Advice #Corp Bushfire ADVICE for Parkerville, Stoneville and Mount Helena in the Shire of Mundaring Tuesday 21 January 2014 - 3:35 PM ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE remains for people in Parkerville, Stoneville, and Mount Helena in the Shire of Mundaring. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR The bushfire is contained and under control. IF YOU HAVE RETURNED HOME: Areas may still be hazardous due to hot spots, flare ups, damaged infrastructure and abstestos, downed powerlines and the risk of falling tree branches. Residents in this area also need to be aware electricity and water may still be affected. It is expected that the majority of residents will have had their power supply reconnected and they need to be mindful of appliances that may be re-energised in their home. If you are prepared with the appropriate equipment and protective clothing people can suppress small hot spots on their property if capable to do so. If in any doubt please call 000. ROAD CLOSURES: Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel, Western Power crews and contractors working on site. POWER: Western Power advises that electricity infrastructure has been repaired, and power has been restored to Parkerville, Stoneville and Mount Helena. Please note that some homes may remain without power due to possible internal connection faults. Contact Western Power on 13 10 87 for further information. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: It has been confirmed that 56 residential dwellings have been lost. Firefighters are currently mopping up and patrolling the area during the day. EXTRA INFORMATION: The fire was reported on Sunday 12 January. Preliminary investigations by EnergySafety indicate that the fire started following the failure of a private power pole. DFES is conducting further investigations with Police Arson and EnergySafety. There has been 386 hectares burnt. The Shire of Mundaring is managing the fire. For recovery information residents can download After the Fire - A Guide to Help You Recover From a Bush Fire from the DFES website. BUSHFIRE APPEALS: An appeal fund has been set up to help families who have been affected by the fire. Money instead of goods is what is most needed. You can donate to the Lord Mayors Distress Relief Fund in the following ways: over the counter at any BankWest branch or agency to the dedicated appeal account BSB 306-089, account number 323311-7 via electronic funds transfer (EFT) to theBankWest appeal account BSB 306-089, account number 323311-7 in person at the Customer Service counter at Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace, Perth on the phone for credit card donation phone 9461 3886 during normal business hours by mail to LMDRF, Perth Hills Fire Appeal, c/- City of Perth, GPO Box C120 Perth WA 6839. Donations of $2 and above are tax deductible. For more information on the Fund please visit appeals.wa.org. KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit dfes.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209, follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa or listen to news bulletins. The next update will be provided by 11am tomorrow 22 January unless the situation changes. Issued by DFES To ensure you are viewing the latest information please visit dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=9407
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:10:33 +0000
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