#WA #DFES #Warning #CTCorp Issued by DFES To ensure you are viewing the latest information please visit dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/default.aspx Bushfire ADVICE for Cape Leveque Road near Balk Crossing in the Shire of Broome Category: Fire Alert Summary: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people travelling along Cape Leveque Road near Balk Crossing in the Shire of Broome. Content: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people travelling along Cape Leveque Road near Balk Crossing in the Shire of Broome. • 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. • The fire is burning adjacent to Cape Leveque Road on the Dampier Pensuila. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: • The bushfire is moving slowly in a south easterly direction. • It is out of control and unpredictable. 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. Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: Local rangers and DFES are monitoring the fire remotely. EXTRA INFORMATION: • The incident was reported on 29 September 2014. • It has burnt approximately 17,000 hectares. • The cause of the fire is unknown. • People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Police Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. • DFES 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. The next update will be provided by 4pm today, Tuesday 7 October 2014 unless the situation changes. Publication Time: 7/10/2014 12:52 PM
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 05:19:13 +0000