A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people immediately north of the intersection of Australind Road and Crimp Crescent in Leschenault in the Shire of Harvey. • There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is in the area and conditions are changing. • You need to leave or get ready to actively defend. • The fire started north of the intersection of Australind Road and Crimp Crescent. It is burning towards Australind Bypass. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: • The bushfire is moving fast in a north-easterly direction. • It is out of control and unpredictable. • 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 safe to leave via Cathedral Road. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: • Firefighters are protecting houses in the area. • Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews. KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit dfes.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa, or listen to ABC Local Radio - ABC South West 684AM
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:55:03 +0000
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