Fire burning 30ks north of Eneabba Fire Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for Eneabba in the Shire of Irwin Wednesday 26 November 2014 - 11:23 AM A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people in Eneabba in the Shire of Irwin. • The alert level for this fire has been upgraded. • There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching the area and conditions are changing. • You need to leave or get ready to actively defend. • There is a number of fires burning on both sides of Brand Highway near Eneabba and for the 30 kilometres north of the town. There is fire burning towards Eneabba. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: • The bushfire is moving in a south westerly direction. • It is out of control and unpredictable. • Burning embers may be blown around your home. WHAT TO DO: • If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear. • There may be 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. 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: • Brand Highway, between Eneabba and north to the Indian Ocean Drive turn off. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: • Firefighters are on the scene, working to build containment lines. EXTRA INFORMATION: • The fire was reported this morning. • The cause of the fire is lightning. • The Shire of Irwin 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. Updates will be provided every two hours unless the situation changes.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 04:24:32 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015