A BUSHFIRE emergency warning – leave now – is in place for people in an area east of Indian Ocean Dr out to Garbanup Rd and Brockway Rd in Breton Bay, Karakin and Ledge Point in the Shire of Gingin.
A bushfire watch and act – avoid the area – is in place for people travelling along Indian Ocean Dr between Bennies Rd and Seabird Rd.
The bushfire is moving in a north-easterly direction.
A number of roads have been closed including Indian Ocean Dr between Bennies Rd and Seabird Rd.
Firefighters and aerial support are on the scene.
The fire reported at 11.56am is being managed by the Shire of Gingin.
At 1.34pm DFES said the emergency warning – leave now area had expanded south down to McCormick Rd. Picture: MapboxWhat to do:
- Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.
- You may need to act quickly so ensure you are prepared if the situation gets worse.
- Read through your plan. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA or in the Emergency WA app.
- Have your emergency kit ready.
- If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear.
- If you find it hard to move quickly, leaving now is your safest option.
- Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.
- Continue to patrol your property and be ready to put out spot fires.
- If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply.
- Road closures and conditions:Some roads may be closed so motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully.Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.Drones and aerial support:
Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts.
Animal welfare:
Owners or carers of livestock, pets and companion animals should activate their own animal welfare plan. During a bushfire take advice from Local Government Authorities to protect the lives of your animals while keeping yourself safe.
For more information on actions to take for each bushfire warning level, please see the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.
Keep up to date:
- Visit Emergency WA or download the Emergency WA app from the App Store or Google Play
- Call 13 DFES (13 3337).
- Follow DFES on Facebook
- Listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.
During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.
- At 1.34pm DFES said note the Emergency Warning – Leave now area has expanded south down to McCormick Road. If it is safe to do so, leave in a northerly direction via Indian Ocean Drive or east via Bennies Road.
