#WA #Corp Category: Fire Alert Summary: ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people travelling along the Great Northern Highway, 70 kilometres east of Broome, in the Shire of Broome. Content: ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people travelling along the Great Northern Highway, 70 kilometres east of Broome, in the Shire of Broome. The fire is burning along both sides of the highway. There is no threat to lives or homes but there is a lot of smoke in the area. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. WHAT TO DO: •Be extremely careful when driving through the area. •Turn your headlights on and drive slowly. •Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions. •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: No roads are closed. Motorists should avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The bushfire is moving slowly in a western direction. It is out of control and unpredictable. The bushfire has burnt through approximately 34,800 hectares. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: DFES staff will continue to monitor the fire. CAUSE: The cause of the fire is unknown. AGENCY RESPONSIBLE: DFES is managing the fire. KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit dfes.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209 or listen to news bulletins. The next update will be provided by 4pm today, Wednesday 13 November, unless the situation changes. Publication Time: 13/11/2013 10:18 AM
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 02:56:00 +0000
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