#WA #Bushfire #Emergency #DFES #CTCorp 4:18 PM Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for western part of Pinjar in the City of Wanneroo Tuesday 27 January 2015 - 4:18 PM A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people in the western part of Pinjar in the City of Wanneroo. • You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes. • The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as the fire has crossed Old Yanchep Road and homes are now under threat. • Homes on Old Yanchep Road from Sintra Road to Wesco Road, and Perry Road between Sintra Road and Dayspogon Road, including Nisa Road, are under threat by fire now. The fire started south of Wesco Road near Hopkins Road. It is burning in forest towards Old Yanchep Road. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: • The bushfire is moving in a north easterly direction at 1 kilometre per hour. • It is out of control and unpredictable. WHAT TO DO: For people on Nisa Road: • It is too late to leave, leaving now would be deadly. • You need to shelter in your home and actively defend it. • Go to a room away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape. • Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry. • You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you well before the flames reach you. • Protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and trousers, made from cotton or wool, and strong leather boots. • If your home catches on fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt. • If you cannot shelter in your home, a safer place you can go to is a local open space, shed, swimming pool, dam or building where you may go to seek shelter from a bushfire. This will give you some protection from the effects of a bushfire. Take water, woollen blankets and wear protective clothing. For people in other parts of the warning area: • If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place. • Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly. • 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. • Your safest option may be to visit family or friends who live away from the area. • A temporary evacuation centre has been established at the Gumblossom Community Centre, on Tapping Way in Quinns Rocks. SAFEST ROUTE: • It is safest to leave in a southerly direction. A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people to the north of the above warning areas in the City of Wanneroo, including Carabooda and Emerald Valley. • 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. 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. A bushfire ADVICE remains for people in the southern and northernparts of Nowergup in the City of Wanneroo Although there is no immediate danger for people in these areas you need to be aware and keep up to date. WHAT TO DO: • Stay alert and monitor your surroundings. • Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames. • Read through your bushfire survival plan. • If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. 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: • Old Yanchep Road between Cutler Road and Wattle Avenue • Wesco Road between Gibbs Road and Old Yanchep Road Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling138 138 or visiting mainroads.wa.gov.au. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: • 120 career and volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Bush Fire Service and Department of Parks and Wildlife firefighters are on the scene. • Aerial support is assisting ground crews. • Firefighters are protecting houses in the area. EXTRA INFORMATION: • The fire was reported at 2.20pm on Monday 26 January. • More than 350 hectares have been burnt. • The cause of the fire is unknown. • People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Police Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. • The City of Wanneroo is managing the fire. • Telephone text and voice messages have been issued. 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. Issued by The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) To ensure you are viewing the latest information please visit:
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 08:33:11 +0000
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