Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of Wellard and Baldivis in the City of Rockingham Tuesday 27 January 2015 - 6:38 PM A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING remains for people in parts of Wellard and Baldivis, bounded by Bertram Road, Kwinana Freeway, Mundijong Road, and Baldivis and Wellard Roads to the west, in the City of Rockingham. • You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes. • There are two fires in the area. • One fire started on the eastern side of Baldivis Road and south of Millar Road, it is burning on the northern side of Millar Road towards Johnson Road. • A second fire is burning between between Kerosene Lane and Millar Road, on the western side of Baldivis Road, it is burning towards Millar Road. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: • The bushfires are moving fast in a north easterly direction.. • They are out of control and unpredictable. • Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home. Spot fires are starting up to 100 metres ahead of the fire. Flames are up to 10 metres high. 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. City of Rockingham – Local Government
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 11:28:22 +0000
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