********** EMERGENCY WARNING ********** Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for the southern part of Bullsbrook in the City of Swan Monday 12 January 2015 - 5:50 PM This is an emergency broadcast by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people in an area bounded Warbrook Road, Railway Parade and Maralla Road, in the southern part of Bullsbrook in the City of Swan. You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes. The fire started between Banrock Drive and Maralla Road. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The bushfire is moving fast in a northerly direction. It is out of control and unpredictable. Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home. Spot fires are starting ahead of the fire. WHAT TO DO: If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place. Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly. There is 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 your plan is to stay and actively defend, 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 cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home and actively defend it. If you are not at home, it is too dangerous now to return. ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people in the northern parts of Ellenbrook and the Vines in the City of Swan. There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is in area and conditions are changing. You need to leave or get ready to actively defend. WHAT TO DO: If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear. There is 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. ROAD CLOSURES: Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. Some roads may be closed. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: Firefighters are on the scene. Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews. EXTRA INFORMATION: The fire was reported at 3.50pm today. The cause of the fire is unknown. 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, listen to ABC local radio, 6PR or news bulletins. Updates will be provided every hour unless the situation changes.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 10:00:43 +0000
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