Shire Broome - Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for north eastern parts of BILINGURR in SHIRE OF BROOME 2019

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for north eastern parts of BILINGURR in SHIRE OF BROOME

Released 26 September 2019

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

Please note this Alert has been downgraded to a Watch and Act

Time of issue: 04:38 PM Date of issue: 26 September 2019

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for north eastern parts of BILINGURR in SHIRE OF BROOME

ALERT LEVEL:

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people in the area bounded by Fairway Drive, Buckleys Road and Morrell Park Road. This includes Wattle Drive and 4 Mile in north eastern parts of BILINGURR in SHIRE OF BROOME.

The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as the bushfire is contained. There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing. You need to leave or get ready to actively defend. The fire started near the intersection of GUBINGE RD and SANDERLING DR in BILINGURR.

WHAT TO DO:

If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear. If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now. If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous. Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.

Bushfire ADVICE for parts of BILINGURR in SHIRE OF BROOME

ALERT LEVEL:

A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in the vicinity of an area bounded by Gubinge Road, Sanctuary Road, Lullfitz Drive, Fairway Drive, Broome Road, Hatoyama View, Minilya Road, Tomarito Cresent, Said Bend and Ibasco Cresent, in parts of BILINGURR in SHIRE OF BROOME.

There is no threat to lives or homes. 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 started near the intersection of GUBINGE RD and SANDERLING DR in BILINGURR.

WHAT TO DO:

Stay alert and monitor your surroundings. Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames. Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible. Read through your bushfire survival plan. If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.

If driving

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.

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:

The bushfire is stationary. It is contained but not controlled.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:

Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site. A number of roads have been closed including:

Fairway Drive Broome Highway between Tanami Drive and Broome Cape-Leveque Road

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke.

Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au or contacting the SHIRE OF BROOME.

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:

Firefighters are on the scene. 30 Parks and Wildlife Service, Bush Fire Service, Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service firefighters are attending.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

The fire was reported at 07:42 AM on 26 September 2019. 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

www.emergency.wa.gov.au

, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/dfes_wa

, Facebook:

https://facebook.com/dfeswa/

, listen to ABC Local Radio or listen to news bulletins.

Updates will be issued every hour unless the situation changes.

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