#WA #Bushfire #Advice #DFES #CTCorp 10:49 AM Bushfire ADVICE for the Nanutarra-Munjina Road, near Wittenoom, in the Shire of Ashburton Friday 9 January 2015 - 10:49 AM A bushfire ADVICE remains for people on the Nanutarra-Munjina Road, near Wittenoom, in the Shire of Ashburton. • 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 south of the Nanutarra-Munjina Road. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: • It is contained but not under control 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: No roads are closed. Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: Firefighters are monitoring the fire. EXTRA INFORMATION: • 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 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa or listen to news bulletins. The next update will be provided by 4pm today, Friday 9 January, unless the situation changes. Issued by The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) To ensure you are viewing the latest information please visit: dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=12109
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 02:59:30 +0000