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#WA #DFES #Warning #Corp Issued by DFES Bushfire ADVICE for Great Northern Highway, between Bidyadanga Road and Fraser Downs Road, in the Shire of Broome Category: Fire Alert Summary: A bushfire ADVICE remains for people travelling on Great Northern Highway between Bidyadanga Road and Fraser Downs Road, in the Shire of Broome Content: A bushfire ADVICE remains for people travelling on Great Northern Highway between Bidyadanga Road and Fraser Downs Road, in the Shire of Broome. •There is no threat to lives or homes but there is a lot of 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 is burning in Shamrock Station in inaccessible terrain. •The fire extends 10 kilometres east of the Bidyadanga Road turn off. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: •The bushfire is moving slowly in a westernly direction. •It is out of control and unpredictable. •The fire has burnt approximately 15,000 hectares. IF DRIVING: •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: No roads are closed. Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: DFES and local rangers are continuing to monitor the fire. EXTRA INFORMATION: •The cause of the fire is suspicious. •People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Police Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. •DFES 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. The next update will be provided by 4.00pm today 11 August 2014 unless the situation changes. Publication Time: 11/08/2014 11:00 AM
Posted on: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 04:22:04 +0000

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