Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Emergency Warning - in an area bounded by Hutt Drive to the north, Maidment Parade to the east, Dalyellup Boulevard to the south and the ocean to the west in the southern part of Dalyellup in the Shire of Capel.

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

This alert has been upgraded to an Emergency Warning. If you are in the warning area it is safe to leave in a northerly direction.

Time of issue: 05:42 PM
Date of issue: 09 March 2024

Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for southern part of DALYELLUP in the SHIRE OF CAPEL
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people in an area bounded by Hutt Drive to the north, Maidment Parade to the east, Dalyellup Boulevard to the south and the ocean to the west in the southern part of Dalyellup in the Shire of Capel..

You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as fire conditions are escalating..
The fire started near the intersection of ACREAGE BVD and HAREWOOD RD in DALYELLUP.

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.

DFES Bushfires