Bushfire ADVICE for the south-west of Karijini National Park in the Shire of Ashburton ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in the south-west of Karijini National Park between Tom Price and the Marandoo Mine site. There is no threat to lives or homes 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 started in the southern part of Karijini National Park. It is burning towards Karijini Drive within the vicinity of the Marandoo Mine site. WHAT TO DO: • Be extremely careful when driving through the area. • Turn your headlights on and drive slowly. • Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames. • 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: Some roads maybe closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. RECREATION SITE CLOSURES: No recreation sites are closed. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: Staff from the Department of Parks and Wildlife are on the scene and will monitor the fire. EXTRA INFORMATION: The cause of the fire is unknown. The Department of Parks and Wildlife is managing the fire. KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit dpaw.wa.gov.au,dfes.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209, follow Parks and Wildlife on Facebook or Twitter @WAParksWildlife or listen to news bulletins.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 01:26:01 +0000
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