Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - bounded by Upper Capel Road, Trigwell Road, Mitchell Road and Valentine Road in NEWLANDS and UPPER CAPEL in the SHIRE OF DONNYBROOK-BALINGUP
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

This is a new alert.

Time of issue: 04:02 PM
Date of issue: 18 March 2024

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for NEWLANDS and UPPER CAPEL in the SHIRE OF DONNYBROOK-BALINGUP

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people bounded by Upper Capel Road, Trigwell Road, Mitchell Road and Valentine Road in NEWLANDS and UPPER CAPEL in the SHIRE OF DONNYBROOK-BALINGUP.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and is fast moving.

The fire started on VALENTINE RD in UPPER CAPEL.

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.

DFES Bushfires