INDIAN Ocean Dr is closed between Military and Coppino roads due to a bushfire in the area.
At 3.44pm the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) said firefighters were actively fighting the fire and strengthening containment lines and that aerial support had been sent to assist ground crews.
At 1.48pm a bushfire watch and act – monitor conditions – was in place for people in the vicinity of Indian Ocean Dr and Honbracht Rd between Military Rd and Coppino Rd in Wilbinga in the Shire of Gingin.
The bushfire, which is burning on both sides of Indian Ocean Dr, is not contained or controlled.
Parks and Wildlife Service is managing the bushfire, which was reported at 12.37pm today March 3.
The cause of the bushfire is unknown.
There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and conditions are changing.
What 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 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: 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.
