A BUSHFIRE advice is in place for people in an area bound by Gingin Brook Rd, Cowalla Rd, Beermullah Rd West and Jocks Ave in parts of Neergabby, Beermullah and Wanerie in the Shire of Gingin.
In an emergency alert at 5.15pm today the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) said the Shire of Gingin was managing the bushfire, which was reported at 3.45pm.
The alert said firefighters are on the scene.
The bushfire is moving in a north westerly direction and there is a lot of smoke in the area.
The next update will be provided by 11am tomorrow or earlier if the situation changes.
What to do
- Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
- Read through your bushfire plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. You can make a plan by visiting My Bushfire Plan
- 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.
- 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
If driving
- 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.
Roads have not been closed but 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.
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, 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.
