Road Closure - Brand Highway (between Indian Ocean Drive turnoff and Eneabba) DFES are indicating to those living in Eneabba If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear as Homes and property in Eneabba may be threatened by fire Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for Eneabba in the Shire of Carnamah Wednesday 26 November 2014 - 12:54 PM A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people in Eneabba in the Shire of Carnamah. • The alert level for this fire has been upgraded.. • 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. • The fire is burning on both sides of Brand Highway, near Eneabba. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: • The bushfire is moving in a south westerly direction. • It is out of control and unpredictable. • Homes and property in Eneabba may be threatened by fire. WHAT TO DO: • If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear. • There may be 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 • If you live in Eneabba leave in a south westerly direction towards Leeman. 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: • Brand Highway, between Eneabba and the Indian Ocean Drive turn off. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: • Approximately 40 volunteer Bush Fire Service firefighters are on the scene. • DFES Staff are also in attendance. • Firefighters are working to contain the fire. • Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews. EXTRA INFORMATION: • The fire was reported this morning. • The cause of the fire is lightning. • The Shire of Carnamah is managing the fire. KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit dfes.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa or listen to news bulletins. Updates will be provided every two hours unless the situation changes.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 06:33:19 +0000
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