This is an emergency broadcast from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. It is essential that the words are not changed. (Standard Emergency Warning Signal to be sounded before broadcasting the following.) Time of issue: 4.45pm Date of issue: 19 January 2014 Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for Brabham in the City of Swan ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people in Brahham in the City of Swan. Homes in an area bounded by Harrow Street, Lord Street, Park Street and West Swan Road in Brabham are under threat by fire now. You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes. The fire is burning in bushland. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: It is out of control and unpredictable. Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home. Spot fires are starting up ahead of the fire. 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. SAFEST ROUTE: If you live in Brabham or West Swan leave east and head north on West Swan Road. ROAD CLOSURES: Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people in West Swan in the City of Swan. 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. 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 leave, flag you have gone with a green bag weighted down at the front of your driveway. If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous. ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in Henley Brook in the City of Swan Although there is no immediate danger for people in these areas you need to be aware and keep up to date. WHAT TO DO: Stay alert and monitor your surroundings. Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames. Read through your bushfire survival plan. If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. ROAD CLOSURES: Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. For further details contact Main Roads WA on 138 138 or visit mainroads.wa.gov.auor the City/Shire of (Name) WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: Career and/ volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and Bush Fire Service firefighters from are on the scene. Aerial support has been sent to protect crews and homes. EXTRA INFORMATION: The fire was reported at 3.56pm today. The cause of the fire is unknown DFES is managing the fire. KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit dfes.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209, follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa or listen to news bulletins. Updates will be provided every hour unless the situation changes. END Media contact: DFES Media and Public Affairs on 9225 5955.
Posted on: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:14:15 +0000
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