Bushfire ADVICE for Albany Highway 9km east of Armadale in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale Published: Thursday, 20 March 2014 14:10 ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in the vicinity of Albany Highway 9km east of Armadale near the junction of Canning Dam Road in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale. •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. •There are two fires burning on the southern side of Albany Highway near the junction of Canning Dam Road, near Bedfordale. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: •The bushfires are small and controllable. •There are strong south-easterly winds. 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 No roads are closed. RECREATION SITE CLOSURES: No recreation sites are closed. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: · Department of Parks and Wildlife firefighters and local bushfire brigades are on the scene, supported by three heavy duty trucks and a front-end loader. •Two helitacs and two fixed-wing water bombers are providing aerial support. EXTRA INFORMATION: •The fires were reported at 1.15pm Thursday 20 March 2014. •The cause of the fires is suspicious. •People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Police Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. •The Department of Parks and Wildlife is managing the fire.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 06:18:27 +0000
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