#WAFires #CTCorp Issued by DFES Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for Araluen Estate in Roleystone in the City of Armadale Category: Fire Alert Summary: A bushfire WATCH AND ACT remains for people in Araluen Estate in Roleystone in the City of Armadale. Content: A bushfire WATCH AND ACT remains for people in Araluen Estate in Roleystone in the City of Armadale • There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and conditions are changing. • You need to leave or get ready to actively defend. • The fire is burning in inaccessible bushland along Canning Dam Road near McNess Drive and has been burning towards Heritage Drive. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: • The bushfire is currently stationary, however easterly wind speeds have increased this morning and firefighters are currently managing flares ups. • This means homes west of the fire on Heritage Drive, Protector Grove and Sophia Grove may be threatened by the fire. • It is under control but not yet contained. • Burning embers are likely to 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 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. SAFER PLACE: • Your safest option may be to visit family or friends who live away from the area. SAFEST ROUTE: • It is safest to leave via Heritage Drive in a northerly direction. ROAD CLOSURES: Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. McNess Drive is closed between Canning Dam Road and Gardiner Road. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: • Forty career and volunteer firefighters from a number of stations and brigades are managing flare ups and working to strengthen containment lines. • Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews. • An Aerial Inteligence helicopter has assisted firefighters this morning. EXTRA INFORMATION: • The fire was reported at 4.02pm on 4 December 2015. • The cause of the fire is unknown. • The fire has burnt through approximately four hectares. • The City of Armadale 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 two hours unless the situation changes. Publication Time: 5/01/2015 9:20 AM
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 02:13:09 +0000
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