DFES has since downgraded the alert to a watch and act.
AN emergency warning has been issued for parts of Yanchep and Yeal by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services after an increase in activity in a bushfire, which started yesterday in Bambun.
At 12.53pm the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) said the emergency warning was in place for people bounded by Tuart Rd to the north, High Hill Rd to the east, Daviesia Rd to the south, and Water Rd and Banksia Rd to the west in parts of Yanchep and Yeal in the City of Wanneroo and the Shire of Gingin.
You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.
The alert level for this bushfire has been upgraded due to an increase in fire behaviour.
The bushfire started near the intersection of Airfield Rd and Duffy Rd in Bambun.
What to do:
- If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place.
- Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute could put your life in danger.
- Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
- If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home.
- Go to a room in your home away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape.
- Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry.
- If you are not at home, it’s too dangerous to return.
A bushfire bushfire watch and act is in place for people bounded by Tuart Rd to the north, Brand Hwy and Byrne Rd to the east, a line from Byrne Rd to Aqua Rd to the south and along Aqua Rd and Obidos Rd, extending across to Tuart Rd to the west in parts of Chittering, Muchea, Pinjar, Yanchep and Yeal.
There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.
The fire started near the intersection of Airfield Rd and Duffy Rd in Bambun.
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 plan to stay and actively defend, do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. You need to have access to an independent water supply, and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires.
- Keep doors and windows closed and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
- If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous.
Bushfire advice for parts of Bambun and Yeal in the Shire of Gingin
A bushfire advice is in place for people in an area bound by Bambun Rd to the north, Tuart Rd to the south, Banksia Rd to the west and Brand Hwy to the east in parts of Bambun and Yeal.
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 Airfield Rd and Duffy Rd in Bambun.
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. You can make a plan by visiting My Bushfire Plan.
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 moving fast in a west south westerly direction.
- It is not contained or controlled.
Safest route:
If you are east of High Hill Road, leave in an easterly direction towards the Brand Highway. If you are on the western side of Water Road, leave in a westerly direction..
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 visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.
Register.Find.Reunite:
Register with Register.Find.Reunite to let your family and loved ones know you’re OK via https://redcross.org.au from any computer or mobile device, or at an evacuation centre.
If you are unable to contact a loved one who may have been affected by the fires, you can enquire about their whereabouts through the online Register.Find.Reunite. system at https://redcross.org.au or at an evacuation centre.
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.
What firefighters are doing:
- Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire.
- About 240 support personnel and firefighters are attending.
Extra information:
- The fire was reported at 12.02pm on Saturday, January 13.
- Currently there has been 2287ha burnt.
- DFES is managing the fire.
Keep up to date:
Visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES , 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 so include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.
