Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - in an area bounded by Tonkin Highway, Albany Highway and Mills Road West Road in MARTIN in the CITY OF GOSNELLS
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

This is a new alert.

Time of issue: 11:46 AM
Date of issue: 13 February 2024

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for western part of MARTIN in the CITY OF GOSNELLS
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area bounded by Tonkin Highway, Albany Highway and Mills Road West Road in MARTIN in the CITY OF GOSNELLS.

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 ALLEN RD and KEANNE RD in FORRESTDALE.

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 BEHAVIOUR
It is out of control and unpredictable.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site.
A number of roads have been closed including:

Ferres Road
Mills Road West
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.

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.
EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 11:17 AM on 13 February 2024.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
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. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.

Updates will be issued every two hours unless the situation changes.

DFES Bushfires