A BUSHFIRE advice is in place for people travelling along Indian Ocean Dr in the vicinity of Wilbinga Grove in Wilbinga in the Shire of Gingin.
- There is no threat to lives or homes.
- 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 Indian Ocean Dr and Coppino Rd in Wilbinga.
What to do:
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.
Bushfire behaviour:
- The bushfire is moving fast.
- It is uncontained and uncontrolled.
Road closures and conditions:
Some roads may be closed.
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 travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the Shire of Gingin.
What firefighters are doing:
- Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire.
- Multiple Parks and Wildlife Service, local brigade firefighters are attending.
- Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.
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.
Extra information:
- The fire was reported at 1.43pm on December 17.
- The cause of the fire is unknown.
Keep up to date:
Visit emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter: twitter.com/dfes_wa, Facebook: facebook.com/dfeswa, 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.
The next update will be provided by 4pm today unless the situation changes.
